24 August 1542Battle of Haddon RigGeorge Gordon
Commands the Scottish force that defeats Sir Robert Bowes's English army at Haddon Rig and captures English officers and men.
Historical records for Scotland in 1542, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Commands the Scottish force that defeats Sir Robert Bowes's English army at Haddon Rig and captures English officers and men.
Does not fight at Solway Moss. His army suffers a humiliating defeat while he remains away from the battlefield, already ill.
Leads much of the Scottish force before a disputed command change involving Oliver Sinclair. Leadership divisions contribute to the army's collapse, and Maxwell is captured.
A royal command announcement naming Sinclair intensifies leadership divisions. He is captured with many nobles; around 1,200 Scots are taken, while other fugitives drown crossing the Esk.
Is born at Linlithgow Palace to James V and Mary of Guise.
Dies at Falkland Palace six days after the birth of his daughter Mary, leaving the Scottish crown to the infant queen.
Becomes heir presumptive behind the infant Queen Mary, strengthening his claim to lead the Scottish government.
Succeeds James V as Queen of Scots at six days old.
Is chosen Governor of Scotland during the minority of Mary Queen of Scots and takes responsibility for royal government.
Retires to Falkland Palace seriously ill after the Solway Moss crisis; his condition worsens while he awaits news of the royal birth.
Fails to attend an arranged meeting with Henry VIII at York, worsening Anglo-Scottish relations before war later in 1542.
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