Lachlan Mor Maclean
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Sir Lachlan Mór Maclean (1558 – 5 August 1598) or Big Lachlan Maclean, was the 14th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from late 1573 or early 1574 until 1598.[1] Mór or Mor translates as big in English, or magnus in Latin, when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic.[2]
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Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean, 14th Chief | |
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14th Clan Chief 10th Laird of Duart | |
In office 1573-1598 | |
Preceded by | Hector Og Maclean, 13th Chief, father |
Succeeded by | Hector Og Maclean, 15th Chief, son |
Personal details | |
Born | 1558 |
Died | 1598 (age 40) Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart |
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Spouse(s) | Margaret, daughter of William Cunningham, 6th Earl of Glencairn |
Children | Hector Og Maclean, 15th Chief Lachlan Og MacLean, 1st Laird of Torloisk |
Parent | Hector Og Maclean, 13th Chief |
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