“ I am sore wounded but not slainI will lay me down and bleed a while and then rise up to fight again. “
Quotes by Sir Andrew Barton
Introducing Sir Andrew Barton
Sir Andrew Barton (c. 1466–1511), a Scottish naval commander and privateer. He was active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, serving under the reign of King James IV of Scotland. Barton was known for his maritime exploits, particularly in protecting Scottish trade routes and engaging in privateering against Portuguese and English vessels. His actions, though legal under Scottish authority, were often seen as piracy by England, leading to increasing tensions between the two nations. Barton came from a well-established seafaring family, with his father, John Barton, also being a renowned naval figure. Andrew and his brothers, Robert and John Barton, played a significant role in Scotland's naval power. He was granted a royal license by King James IV to capture enemy ships as a form of reprisal for attacks on Scottish merchants.
