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Heir Presumptive

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

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1542

James Hamilton14 December 1542

Scotland · House / House of Hamilton

Becomes heir presumptive behind the infant Queen Mary, strengthening his claim to lead the Scottish government.

Names involved

James Hamilton

Provenance

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