Maitland Biography

Joins the Lords of the Congregation against the Regent

Joins the Lords of the Congregation against the Regent

Forced into exile in England after leading a failed rebellion of the clans

Leads a rebellion of clans with Elizabeth Is support after Marys marriage to Darnley

Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley

Gains Marys consent to divorce her from Darnley if her son is not bastardized

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

Marries Mary Fleming, a kin of ary Queen of Scots, the Chapel Royal at Stirling

Appointed Lord Privy Seal

Supports Mary Queen of Scots restoration

Appointed Privy Councillor

Appointed pinciple adviser to James VI

Concludes an alliance with England

Appointed Chancellor of Scotland

Sponsors the "Golden Act" which sanctions the Presbyterian hierachy of church courts

Created Baron Thirlestane, 2nd

Appointed Commissioner of the Solemn League & Covenant

Appointed Commissioner of the Solemn League & Covenant

The signatories insist upon the establishment of Presbyterianism in England. Signed between members of the General Assembly & the Convention of Estates. Allies the General Assembly & the Convention of Estates against Charles I

The Convention orders the raising of the "Levied Regiment" & 3 troops of horse

The Convention gives a 48 hr notice to defend "the true protestant religion"

Supports Charles I

Confers with Charles I & gains the Engagement from him

Captured at the Battle of Worcester, fights for the Royalists

Captured at the Battle of Worcester, fights for the Royalists

Goads the peasants of the west country into rebellion

Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces

Created Earl of Lethington, 3rd