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  1. Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat (c. 1667 – 9 April 1747, London), nicknamed the Fox (Scottish Gaelic: an t-Sionnach), was a Scottish Jacobite and Chief (Scottish Gaelic: Mac Shimidh Mòr) of Clan Fraser of Lovat, known for his feuding and changes of allegiance.

  2. Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat (born c. 1667—died April 9, 1747, London, Eng.) was a Scottish Jacobite, chief of clan Fraser, noted for his violent feuds and changes of allegiance.

  3. Apr 10, 2024 · Outlander fans may recognise Simon Fraser as the grandfather of Jamie Fraser, but the 11th Lord Lovat is best known as the last man to have been executed by beheading in Britain.

  4. Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, lived from about 1667 to 9 April 1747. Known as "the Fox" and "the most devious man in Scotland", he became Chief of Clan Fraser and was a sometime Jacobite sympathiser.

  5. Jan 27, 2024 · Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, lived from about 1667 to 9 April 1747. Known as "the Fox" and "the most devious man in Scotland", he became Chief of Clan Fraser and was a sometime Jacobite sympathiser. Simon Fraser was the second son of Thomas Fraser, and the grandson of the 7th Lord Lovat.

  6. Aug 29, 2024 · In the turmoil of the Second World War, Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, stood out as a remarkable figure. Described by Hitler as a “dangerous terrorist,” he was perceived as a feared threat. Winston Churchill, on the other hand, praised him as “the most beautiful man who ever cut a throat” – an ironic tribute to Lovat’s ...

  7. Jun 4, 2024 · Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, led a brigade of Commandos onto the beach on D-Day and was “fearless” in the face of Operation Overlord.