Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Oliver Sinclair Biography and Timeline

Follow Oliver Sinclair through 1 dated historical records for Scotland.

Oliver Sinclair, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

1Distinct records
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1542–1542Years on this page

1542

Battle of Solway Moss

Scottish Commander · Solway Moss · Warfare / England War

A royal command announcement naming Sinclair intensifies leadership divisions. He is captured with many nobles; around 1,200 Scots are taken, while other fugitives drown crossing the Esk.

Role range: 1542-1542

Records, sources and methodology

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