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1578 in Scotland

Explore 9 historical events and records for Scotland in 1578.

Historical records for Scotland in 1578

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March

Death of Margaret Douglas

Douglas, Margaret ยท House / House of Douglas

Death of Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, although she died in debt, she was given a grand funeral in Westminster Abbey, at the expense of Queen Elizabeth I

Other events (month unknown)

Book of Discipline

Knox, John ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "Book of Discipline", 2nd part

Book of Discipline", 2nd part

Knox, John ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "Book of Discipline", 2nd part

Calvinism

Knox, John ยท Religion / Calvinism

Outlines education of the scriptures & a fully democratic Church

Exile of Archibald Douglas

Douglas, Archibald ยท Warfare / England War

Takes refuge in England where he is supported by Queen Elizabeth

Guardian

Erskine ยท Guardian-James VI ยท Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Guardian of James VI

Invasion of Scotland

Douglas, Archibald ยท Warfare / England War

Joins the failed rebellion of Mar against James V

Lieutenant

Douglas, Archibald ยท Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant General of the realm

Siege of Stirling Castle

Erskine ยท Stirling Castle ยท House / House of Erskine

Siezes Stirling Castle from his uncle

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