Historical place archive

Greenwich in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Greenwich in Scotland. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

10 records4 event labels3 people1543–1719

Historical events in Greenwich

1543

1 July 1543
Betrothal to Prince Edward
Mary of Scots · House of Stewart

The agreement seeks a dynastic union between England and Scotland.

1 July 1543
Peace Agreement with England
James Hamilton · Government of Scotland

Accepts the proposed marriage between Mary and Prince Edward.

1 July 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
James Hamilton · Government of Scotland

Agrees peace terms with England in the Treaty of Greenwich.

1 July 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
Mary of Scots · House of Stewart

Is formally promised in marriage to Prince Edward under the Treaty of Greenwich.

12 July 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
James Hamilton · Government of Scotland

Agrees to peace afte the marriage of Margaret & Edward. Agrees that Queen Mary will marry the Prince Edward at the age of 10

12 July 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
Mary of Scots · House of Stewart

The Earl of Arran concludes a Treaty betrothing Mary to Prince Edward

October 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
Mary of Scots · House of Stewart

The Treaty of Greenwich is nullified by the Earl of Arran

December 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
James Hamilton · Government of Scotland

Persuaded by Cardinal Beaton to nullify the Treaty of Greenwich

11 December 1543
Treaty of Greenwich
Mary of Scots · House of Stewart

Marie of Guise & the Scottish Parliament repudiate the Treaty of Greenwich

1719

1719
Peerage
John Campbell · House of Campbell

Created the Duke of Greenwich

Provenance

About these place records

These entries are generated from stored World History Database records whose country and place fields match Scotland and Greenwich. Names, dates, event labels and descriptions are reviewed and normalised as the database develops. Historical place names may not match modern administrative boundaries.

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