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Assassination of David Rizzio

Scotland · Warfare / Civil War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1566Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1566

James Douglas Morton, 4thMarch 1566

Edinburgh · Warfare / Civil War

Sends a message to obtain Queen Marys signature to the "bond of security" after the assassination of Rizzio. Heads an armed force which takes possession of Holyrood palace to effect the assassination of Rizzio

Names involved

James Douglas Morton, 4th

Provenance

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