STIRLING, PAUL [SSNE 4087]

Surname

STIRLING, STERLING

First name

PAUL

Title/rank

INTERPRETER

Nationality

SCOT

Region

LIVONIA

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

Paul Stirling was a Scotsman who served as an interpreter at the Russian court during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Danzig of Scots parents. In 1589 he was captured by the Russians in Livonia. On release he became interpreter to the Tsar. In 1615-6 he was assigned to Dutch envoys who commended his skill and conduct. He was still serving in the 1630s

D. Fedosov, The Caledonian Connection (Aberdeen, 1996); (Proezzhaya po Moskovii, Moscow,1991,pp.236-7,259,266,268)

Service record

RUSSIA, TSAR'S COURT

Arrived 1589-01-01, as INTERPRETER

Departed 1630-12-31, as OFFICER

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY