Thomas Dalziel

Thomas Dalziel (1599-1685) was a Scottish general, born in Linlithgowshire. Being hand-idle at home, he entered the Russian service against the Turks. After returning at the request of Charles II, he was appointed commander-in-chief in Scotland. He suppressed a rising of the Covenanters at Pentland in 1666. He never once shaved his beard after the execution of Charles I.

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