Historical Events tagged with "linlithgow"
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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 Stuart Becomes Queen of Scots at Birth
Mary Stuart was declared Queen of Scots shortly after her birth following the death of her father, King James V of Scotland. Born at Linlithgow Palace, her ascendance was significant as she became queen at just one week old. The demise of James V brought a critical shift in Scottish politics, creating the necessity for a regency to govern in her name until she was of age.
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