Archibald Armstrong

Archibald Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong, engraving by Thomas Cecil
DiedMarch 1672 (1672-04)
Arthuret
Other namesArchy
OccupationsSheep thief, court jester, money lender
Years active1606?–1641?
Spouses
  • First spouse's name unknown,
  • Sybilla Bell

Archibald "Archy" Armstrong (died March 1672) was born in Scotland, and according to tradition first distinguished himself as a sheep thief; afterwards he entered the service of James VI and I as a court jester, with whom he became a favourite.

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