William Cecil Burghley, 1st27 February 1560
Cecil helps shape English policy supporting the Scottish Protestant lords
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Cecil helps shape English policy supporting the Scottish Protestant lords
Elizabeth authorizes support for the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
The English try to help Scottish Protestant Lords overthrow the Catholic Mary of Guise. England agrees to send Scotland support to preserve "their old freedom & liberty". Concludes an anti French Treaty with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
Norfolk negotiates terms with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
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