Rebellion of Maitland
Joins the Lords of the Congregation against the Regent
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Maitland Biography and Timeline
Follow Maitland through 28 dated historical records for Scotland.
Maitland, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
28Distinct records
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1559–1682Years on this page
1559
Rebellion of Maitland
Joins the Lords of the Congregation against the Regent
1565
Exile of Maitland
Forced into exile in England after leading a failed rebellion of the clans
Rebellion of clans with Elizabeth Is support
Leads a rebellion of clans with Elizabeth Is support after Marys marriage to Darnley
1566
Marriage
Marries Mary Fleming, a kin of ary Queen of Scots, the Chapel Royal at Stirling
Assassination of Henry Stewart
A conference takes place between Bothwell, Morton, Archibald Douglas & Maitland
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley
Marriage
Gains Marys consent to divorce her from Darnley if her son is not bastardized
1567
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal
1568
Abdication
Supports Mary Queen of Scots restoration
1583
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
1586
Adviser
Appointed pinciple adviser to James VI
1587
Alliance Maitland Thirlestane, 1st and England
Concludes an alliance with England
Role range: 1587-1596
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Scotland
Role range: 1587-1596
1592
Reform of Legal System
Sponsors the "Golden Act" which sanctions the Presbyterian hierachy of church courts
Role range: 1587-1596
1624
Peerage
Created Baron Thirlestane, 2nd
1643
Mobilization
The Convention orders the raising of the "Levied Regiment" & 3 troops of horse
Role range: 1653-1646
Mobilization
The Convention gives a 48 hr notice to defend "the true protestant religion"
Role range: 1653-1646
Commission
Appointed Commissioner of the Solemn League & Covenant
Role range: 1653-1646
Solemn League
Appointed Commissioner of the Solemn League & Covenant
Role range: 1653-1646
Treaty of Solemn League
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
Role range: 1653-1646
1647
Civil War
Supports Charles I
Civil War
Confers with Charles I & gains the Engagement from him
1651
Arrest of Maitland
Captured at the Battle of Worcester, fights for the Royalists
Battle of Worcester
Captured at the Battle of Worcester, fights for the Royalists
1666
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Rebellion of west country into
Goads the peasants of the west country into rebellion
1682
Peerage
Created Earl of Lethington, 3rd
Records, sources and methodology
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