Archibald Armstrong

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Archibald Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong, engraving by Thomas Cecil
Died	March 1672 Arthuret
Other names	Archy
Occupation(s)	Sheep thief, court jester, money lender
Years active	1606?–1641?
Spouses	First spouse's name unknown, Sybilla Bell

Archibald "Archy" Armstrong (died March 1672) was a native of Cumberland, 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.^[1]