Andrew Sinclair (privy counsellor)
Sir Andrew Sinclair of Ravenscraig, in Denmark known as Anders Sincklar (Sinklar, Sinclar), til Ravenscraig og Sincklarsholm, born 1555, died 1625, was a Scotsman of noble birth, who became a Danish privy counsellor, envoy to England, colonel, and holder of extensive fiefs.
Herr Anders Sincklar af Ravenscraig | |
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| Rigsråd | |
| In office 1617–1625 | |
| Envoy to England | |
| In office 1604–1621 | |
| Lensmand | |
| In office 1600–1625 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Sinclair 1 January 1555 Dysart, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 17 January 1625 (aged 70) |
| Spouse |
Kirsten Kaas (m. 1600) |
| Children |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Danish Army |
| Years of service | 1611–1625 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Scanian Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight of the Armed Arm |
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