Custody of James V
The Estates place James V in the care of nobles and prelates, including Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus.
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1525 in Scotland
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Historical records for Scotland in 1525
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July
Custody of James V
The Estates place James V in the care of selected nobles and prelates, including Gavin Dunbar.
November
Angus Captivity
Angus refuses to surrender custody of James V and begins keeping the king under close supervision.
Royal Custody
James V becomes effectively controlled by the Red Douglases after Angus refuses to give up custody of him.
Other events (month unknown)
Absence from Scotland
Albany's absence leaves Scottish politics dominated by rival domestic factions after the end of his regency.
Angus Captivity
Once James V is in Douglas custody, he is kept under close supervision in Edinburgh.
Birth of second son
James Douglas, later 4th Earl of Morton, is born as the second son of Sir George Douglas of Pittendriech.
Council of Regency
Archibald Douglas strengthens his position in the council governing Scotland during James V's minority.
Factional Struggle
James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, remains a leading rival in the factional struggle for influence over James V.
Factional Struggle
John Stewart, Earl of Lennox, becomes involved in the noble rivalry surrounding custody of the young king.
Justice Ayres
James V is taken on justice ayres while Angus uses the king's authority to strengthen Douglas control.
Lord of the Articles
Angus uses his position as Lord of the Articles to increase Douglas influence over parliament and government.
Minority Rule
James V rules in name while competing noble factions struggle to control royal policy and the king's person.
Regency Crisis
Margaret Tudor's influence weakens as noble factions challenge her control over the young James V.
Religious Reform
Parliament passes an act forbidding the import of Lutheran books into Scotland.
Translation of New Testament
Murdoch Nisbet translates Wycliffe's New Testament tradition into Scots.
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