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1512 in Scotland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1512.

Historical records for Scotland in 1512

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February

Excommunication

James IV · House / House of Stewart

Excommunicated by Pope Julius II for failing to back the Holy League against France

April

Birth of James V

James V · House / House of Stewart

Birth of James V, son of Queen Margaret

Other events (month unknown)

Alliance France and Scotland

James IV · House / House of Stewart

The 1492 alliance between France & Scotland is renewed. James has refused to join the Holy League against France

Guardian

Douglas, Archibald · House / House of Douglas

The King is put under his guardianship for 3 months but he refuses to release him

Regency

James V · Edinburgh · House / House of Stewart

Placed under the Regency of Angus, Dunbar & the Archbishop of Glasgow for 3 months

Succession

James V · Edinburgh · House / House of Stewart

The Estates put James under the guardianship of selected Lords on a 3 month rota. Placed under the Regency of Angus, Dunbar & the Archbishop of Glasgow for 3 months

How these records were prepared

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