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1555 in Scotland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Scotland in 1555.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1555

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 4 of 4 unique records.

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January

January 1555

Birth of Archibald Douglas

Douglas, Archibald · Whittingham · House / House of Douglas

Birth of Archibald Douglas, Eighth Earl of Angus and 5th Earl of Morton, son of David, 7th Earl

December

December 1555

Succession

Mary of Scots · House / House of Stewart

Philip II supports Elizabeth's succession to the English throne to stop Mary of Scots

Other events (month unknown)

1555

Arrest of John Leslie

Leslie, John · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Arrested by Mary of Guise

1555

Justice Ayre

Mary of Guise · Scotland · Regent of Scotland · Government / Government of Scotland

Mary of Guise tours Scotland to strengthen royal authority during her regency

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