Acquitted by Council
Knox is acquitted after Mary fails to secure his conviction
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1563 in Scotland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Scotland in 1563.
Historical records for Scotland in 1563
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December
Summoned before Council
Knox is summoned after calling Protestant brethren to Edinburgh
Other events (month unknown)
Dudley Proposal Refused
Mary refuses to accept Dudley as a suitable husband
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations
Queen Elizabeth proposes that Mary marry Robert Dudley but she refuses
Lord Chancellor Appointed
Morton becomes Lord Chancellor under Mary Queen of Scots
Lord High Chancellor
Appointed Lord High Chancellor, serves Mary Queen of Scots
Marriage Diplomacy
Mary considers marriage diplomacy while Elizabeth promotes Robert Dudley
Royal Adviser Continues
Moray remains a leading Protestant adviser in Mary's government
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