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Robert Colville of Cleish (1532-1584) was a Scottish courtier.
He was the eldest son of Robert Colville of Cleish (1508-1560) and Francesca Colquhoun. His grandfather was Sir James Colville of Easter Wemyss (d. 1540).
His younger brother was John Colville the political intriguer.
His father was killed on 7 May 1560 at the Siege of Leith.
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