Historical Events tagged with "loch leven"
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Politics & Government
Mary Stuart's Abdication in Favor of James VI
July 24th, 1567 457 years ago
Mary, Queen of Scots, was forced to abdicate the throne in favor of her infant son, James VI, due to political pressures and her controversial marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. The act marked a significant shift in Scottish governance, as Protestant factions gained power. Mary's removal came after her defeat at the Battle of Langside, leading to her imprisonment and exile in England, while James VI became king at just one year old, creating a unique power dynamic in Scotland.
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