Summary

1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 26… (1911)

“ TEVIOT, ANDREW RUTHERFORD, Earl of (d. 1664) , was the son of William Rutherford of Quarrelholes, Roxburghshire. His education was received in Edinburgh, and he took up the career of soldier of fortune. His services were given to the French government, which maintained regiments of Scottish mercenaries. On the restoration of Charles II., Rutherford was taken into employment by his own king on the recommendation of Louis XIV. of France. He had held a commission as lieutenant-general in France and had a high reputation for personal courage. ”
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