William Gordon, 6th Viscount of Kenmure

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William Gordon, 6th Viscount of Kenmure, (c. 1672–February 24, 1716), was a Scottish Jacobite.

At the urging of his wife, Lady Carnwath, he led a hundred and fifty cavalry to the border. Joining with Northumbrian insurgents, he marched into England. He was taken prisoner at the barricades of Preston, and brought to London. He was subsequently tried, found guilty, and beheaded.

Preceded by
Alexander Gordon		 Viscount of Kenmure Succeeded by
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