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1516 in Scotland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Scotland in 1516.

Historical records for Scotland in 1516

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Birth of James Hamilton

Hamilton, James · House / House of Hamilton

Birth of James Hamilton, Duke of Chƒtellerault and 2nd Earl of Arran, through his paternal grandmother Mary of Scotland, Hamilton is the great grandson of James II of Scotland

Succession

Stewart, John · Regent · House / House of Stewart

Declared heir to the throne

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