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Execution of Douglas

Scotland · House / House of Douglas. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1581Date range
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Chronological records

1581

James Douglas Morton, 4th1581

London · House / House of Douglas

Charged by Esme Stuart of complicity in the death of Lord Darnley

Names involved

James Douglas Morton, 4th

Provenance

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