Keeper of Edinburgh Castle
Appointed Keeper of Edinburgh Castle
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John Erskine Biography and Timeline
Follow John Erskine through 31 dated historical records for Scotland.
John Erskine, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
31Distinct records
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1554–1732Years on this page
1554
1558
Birth of John Erskine of Mar
Birth of John Erskine later 2nd Earl of Mar
Role range: 1558-1634
1561
Council of Mary Stuart
Appointed member of Mary Stuart's council
Role range: 1561-1572
1565
Marriage
Favours the marriage of Mary Stuart to Earl Darnley
Peerage
Created Earl Mar, 1st
1567
Arrest of John Erskine
Secures James VI from Bothwell
1570
Regency
Appointed Regent of Scotland after the assassination of Moray
Role range: 1570-1570
1572
Death of John Erskine
Death of John Erskine of Mar, 1st
1582
Raid of Ruthven
Helps seize control of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Supplication to James VI
Joins the lords who present a supplication justifying the seizure of James VI
Abduction of James VI
Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Raid of Ruthven
Participates in the Ruthven coup against the influence of Lennox and Arran
Gowrie Regime
Supports the Ruthven lords as James VI is moved under their control to Stirling
1584
Exile of John Erskine
Flees into England after the fall of the Ruthven faction
Role range: 1634
1585
Exile of John Erskine
Mar returns to Scotland from England & is fully restored
Restoration
Mar returns to Scotland from England & is fully restored
1610
Peerage
Created Lord Cardross
1634
Death of John Erskine
Death of John Erskine of Mar
1675
Birth of John Erskine
Birth of John Erskine, eldest son of Charles, the 5th earl
1705
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
1713
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
1714
Succession
On George Is arrival in England sends a letter of support from the Scotish Chieftans
Role range: 1714-1719
1715
Restoration Standard
Raises the "Restoration Standard" at Braemar
Role range: 1714-1719
Capture of River Tay
Leads a Jacobite force which captures the north of Scotland & the Tay
Role range: 1714-1719
Siege of Edinburgh
Attempts a failed siege of Edinburgh Castle
Role range: 1714-1719
Departure
Departs from Perth to join forces with the Jacobites in Lancashire
Role range: 1714-1719
Battle of Sheriffmuir
Fights an inconclusive Battle with the Royalists led by the Duke of Argyll
Role range: 1714-1719
Exile of John Erskine
Mar meets James Edward, the cause however was lost, & the Prince & Earl depart to France
Role range: 1714-1719
1716
Exile of John Erskine
Sets sail for France with James Edward
Exile of John Erskine
Arrives at Montrose & persuades Edward to return to France
1732
Death of John Erskine
Death of John Erskine
Records, sources and methodology
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