Birth of George Gordon
Birth of George Gordon
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George Gordon Biography and Timeline
Follow George Gordon through 10 dated historical records for Scotland.
George Gordon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1510–1645Years on this page
1510
1542
Battle of Haddon Rig
Commands the Scottish force that defeats Sir Robert Bowes's English army at Haddon Rig and captures English officers and men.
Role range: 1542-1542
1561
Northern Power
Huntly remains a powerful Catholic noble in northern Scotland
Role range: 1561-1562
1562
Huntly Defies Mary
Huntly resists Mary's authority in northern Scotland
Role range: 1546-1562
Death of Huntly
Huntly dies after defeat and capture at Corrichie
Role range: 1546-1562
Battle of Corrichie
Huntly is defeated by forces loyal to Mary
Role range: 1562-1562 – 1546-1562
1645
Battle of Auldearn
Helps Montrose defeat Hurry at Auldearn
Role range: 1642-1649
Civil War
Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Army led by Baille but is killed in battle. Helps defeat a Covenant & anti-Royalist Armt led by Baille
Role range: 1642-1649
Montrose Royalist Army
Joins forces with Montroses Royalist Army, provides 250 cavalrymen
Role range: 1642-1649
Royalist Army
Joins forces with Montroses Royalist Army, provides 250 cavalrymen
Role range: 1642-1649
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.