Historical Events tagged with "earl of moray"
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Assassination of James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, was assassinated in 1570, marking a significant event in Scottish political history. The assassination took place in Linlithgow while he was serving as regent for the young King James VI of Scotland. His regency was a tumultuous time, fraught with political strife and factional conflicts. The attack was notably the first recorded instance of murder using a firearm in Scotland, highlighting the changing nature of political violence. This event underscores the volatility of the period, as various factions vied for power in a deeply divided Scotland.
Continue ReadingMary, Queen of Scots, Defeated at Langside
The Battle of Langside marked a critical turning point in the conflict between Mary, Queen of Scots, and the forces supporting her son, James VI. On May 13, a fierce engagement took place near Glasgow, Scotland, where Mary's army clashed with the troops loyal to her half-brother, James Stewart, Earl of Moray. The defeat forced Mary to flee further into England, leading to her eventual imprisonment. The battle symbolized the growing division in Scotland between royal factions, significantly impacting Mary's reign and the future of the Scottish monarchy.
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