Montrose, James Graham
Pronunciation: /mɒnˈtrəʊz/
Definition of Montrose, James Graham
- 1st Marquis of (1612–50), Scottish general. Montrose supported Charles I in the English Civil War and inflicted a dramatic series of defeats on the stronger Covenanter forces in the north before being defeated. In 1650 he attempted to restore Charles II, but was betrayed to the Covenanters and hanged.