Sir Gilbert Elliot , of Stobs. Related to : Gilbert Elliot of Stobs (1651-1718), known as "Gibbie with the Golden Garters", was convicted of high treason in 1685 for plotting against the Catholic Duke of York, but was pardoned, and after the accession of William of Orange in 1689 he was knighted, appointed Clerk to the Privy Council, made a judge, and created Lord Minto.
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