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Archibald Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong, engraving by Thomas Cecil
Died
March 1672
Arthuret
Other names
Archy
Occupation(s)
Sheep thief, court jester, money lender
Years active
1606?–1641?
Spouses
First spouse's name unknown,
Sybilla Bell
Archibald "Archy" Armstrong (died March 1672) was a native of Cumberland, and according to tradition first distinguished himself as a sheep thief; afterwards he entered the service of James VI and I as a court jester, with whom he became a favourite.[1]
^Chisholm 1911.
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