Assassination of William Douglas
Assassinated by James II after demanding he give up his clan confederacy
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1449 in Scotland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1449.
Historical records for Scotland in 1449
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Assassination of William Douglas
Stabs Earl Douglas to death after demanding he give up his clan confederacy
Birth of the 5th Earl of Angus
Birth of the 5th Earl of Angus
Death of William Douglas
Death of William Douglas, assassinated by James II
Marriage
Marries Mary of Gueldres from Burgundy
Siege of Stirling
Burns Stirling in revenge for the assassination of his brother William by James II
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