James Graham, the first Marquis of Montrose, was first appointed
Captain-General of Scotland by Charles I in the aftermath of the
Battle of Kilsyth, in which he effectively won control of Scotland
for the Royalists in August 1645. However, at the time he was not
able to push his advantage, as the King's own army in England was
suffering imminent defeat. After Charles I was executed on 30th
January 1649, Parliament abolished the institution of the monarchy,
replacing its executive function with a Council of State. In
defiance of this, his son proclaimed himself Charles II, and
confirmed Montrose in his position as Captain-General.
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