Defects to Congregation
Maitland joins opponents of Mary of Guise and supports the Protestant cause
Role range: 1559-1573
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William Maitland Lethington Biography and Timeline
Follow William Maitland Lethington through 6 dated historical records for Scotland.
William Maitland Lethington, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1559–1561Years on this page
1559
1560
Treaty Negotiation
Maitland helps secure terms between England France and the Scottish lords
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1573
Treaty of Edinburgh
Maitland supports settlement between England France and the Scottish lords
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1573
Council Settlement
Maitland supports government by a council after the treaty
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1573
1561
Secretary Continues
Maitland serves as Mary's chief diplomatic secretary
Role range: 1561-1566
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State to Mary Queen of Scots
Role range: 1561-1566
Records, sources and methodology
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