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John Dalrymple Biography and Timeline

Follow John Dalrymple through 4 dated historical records for Scotland.

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John Dalrymple, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1687–1708Years on this page

1687

Lord Advocate

Earl · Lord Advocate · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Lord Advocate

1702

September 1702

Siege of Venlo

Earl · Venlo · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple serves under Marlborough at the Siege of Venlo during the opening campaign in the Low Countries.

Role range: 1701-1714

1706

23 May 1706

Battle of Ramillies

Earl · Ramillies · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Ramillies as Marlborough defeats the French army.

Role range: 1701-1714

1708

11 July 1708

Battle of Oudenaarde

Earl · Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Oudenaarde during Marlborough and Eugene's victory over the French.

Role range: 1701-1714

Records, sources and methodology

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