Archibald Douglas Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Chancellor

Appointed Chancellor of Scotland

Custody of James V

The Estates place James V in the care of nobles and prelates, including Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus.

Role range: 1525-1528

Angus Captivity

Angus refuses to surrender custody of James V and begins keeping the king under close supervision.

Role range: 1525-1528

Angus Captivity

Once James V is in Douglas custody, he is kept under close supervision in Edinburgh.

Role range: 1525-1528

Council of Regency

Archibald Douglas strengthens his position in the council governing Scotland during James V's minority.

Role range: 1525-1528

Lord of the Articles

Angus uses his position as Lord of the Articles to increase Douglas influence over parliament and government.

Role range: 1525-1528

Guardian

Appointed Guardian of the young King James V

Role range: 1526-1528

Coronation

HasJames V crowned surrounded by 200 Englishmen sent by Jamess uncle, Henry VIII

Majority

Declares the majority of James VI

Arrest of James IV

James IV is held in Edinburgh Castle & Scotland becomes a Douglas kingdom

Exile of Archibald Douglas

Forced to flee to England while forfeiture is passed against him & his supporters

Role range: 1526-1528

Arrest of James V

James V escapes to Stirling where he is met by a small army of Anguss enemies

Exile of Archibald Douglas

Forced to seek exile in England

Trial

Tried in his absence & forfeiture declared

Marriage

Divorced from Margaret who escapes with her son the future James V

Role range: 1526-1528

Death of Archibald Douglas

Janet Douglas, Archibalds sister, is burned at the stake by James V

Execution

Janet Douglas, Archibalds sister, is burned at the stake by James V

Lieutenant

Appointed Lieutenant General of southern Scotland

Battle of Ancrum Moor

Angus distinguishes himself in the Scottish victory over the English at Ancrum Moor.

Role range: 1489-1557

Battle of Ancrum Moor

Angus fights at Ancrum Moor after English raids and Scottish resistance to the Treaty of Greenwich settlement.

Battle of Ancrum Moor

Angus helps defeat the English army at Ancrum Moor during the Rough Wooing.

Battle of Ancrum Moor

The Scottish victory at Ancrum Moor answers English pressure following Scotland's rejection of the Treaty of Greenwich.

French Alliance

Angus supports the Scottish anti-English position after his lands suffer during English raids.

Role range: 1489-1557

Birth of Archibald Douglas

Birth of Archibald Douglas, Eighth Earl of Angus and 5th Earl of Morton, son of David, 7th Earl

Peerage

Succeeds to the title and estates of Earl of Angus

Role range: 1558-1588

Assassination of Henry Stewart

A conference takes place between Bothwell, Morton, Archibald Douglas & Maitland

Privy Councillor

Appointed Privy Councillor

Sheriff

Appointed Sheriff of Berwickshire

Steward

Appointed Steward of Fife

West Marches

Appointed Warden of the West Marches

Exile of Archibald Douglas

Takes refuge in England where he is supported by Queen Elizabeth

Invasion of Scotland

Joins the failed rebellion of Mar against James V

Lieutenant

Appointed Lieutenant General of the realm

Treason

Defends Morton, makes a vain attempt to rescue him, and is declared guilty of high treason

Trial

Defends Morton, makes a vain attempt to rescue him, and is declared guilty of high treason

Execution of Morton

Enters into correspondence with the English Government for an invasion of Scotland to rescue Morton, and on the latters execution goes to London, where he is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth

Invasion of Scotland

Enters into correspondence with the English Government for an invasion of Scotland to rescue Morton, and on the latters execution goes to London, where he is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth

Reconciliation

Reconciled with James VI during the political realignment after the Raid of Ruthven

Return from Exile

Returns to Scotland after the Raid of Ruthven and is reconciled to James VI

Ruthven Regime Support

Supports the Ruthven faction after returning from exile