Robert Maxwell24 November 1542
Leads much of the Scottish force before a disputed command change involving Oliver Sinclair. Leadership divisions contribute to the army's collapse, and Maxwell is captured.
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Leads much of the Scottish force before a disputed command change involving Oliver Sinclair. Leadership divisions contribute to the army's collapse, and Maxwell is captured.
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.
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