Peerage
Succeeds to the Earldom while still a child, following he death of his older brother James Ruthven
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Ruthven Biography and Timeline
Follow John Ruthven through 3 dated historical records for Scotland.
John Ruthven, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1586–1666Years on this page
1586
1592
Provost
Ruthven joins with John Stuart, Earl of Atholl and John Graham, Earl of Montrose in offering to serve Queen Elizabeth. Elected as Provost of Perth
1666
Assassination of David Rizzio
Heads a group of armed Lords at the assassination of David Rizzio
Records, sources and methodology
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