John Wemyss, Lord Elcho

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1644

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Wemyss, Lord Elcho, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Tippermuir

   1644

   Role: Covenanter Commander

   1. 1August–September 1644 · PerthCovenanter Assembly

      The Scottish government hastily assembled an inexperienced army under Lord Elcho and Tullibardine to defend Perth.

   2. 21 September 1644 · Tippermuir, near PerthBattle of Tippermuir

      Montrose routed the Covenanter army near Perth, suffering minimal losses while inflicting significant casualties on Lord Elcho's forces.

   3. 34 September 1644 · PerthRoyalist Consolidation

      Montrose vacated Perth on 4 September to recruit in Angus, reviving the Royalist cause in Scotland.

Sources

1. Battle of Tippermuir Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20