Abduction of James VI
Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
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1582 in Scotland
Explore 11 historical events and records for Scotland in 1582.
Historical records for Scotland in 1582
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August
Captivity
Seized and held by the Ruthven lords during the Raid of Ruthven
Declaration against Lennox
Compelled by the Ruthven lords to accept a declaration against the influence of Esme Stewart, Duke of Lennox
Raid of Ruthven
Helps seize control of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Raid of Ruthven
Participates in the Ruthven coup against the influence of Lennox and Arran
Raid of Ruthven
Leads the Protestant noble faction that abducts James VI at Ruthven Castle
Supplication to James VI
Joins the lords who present a supplication justifying the seizure of James VI
Gowrie Regime
Supports the Ruthven lords as James VI is moved under their control to Stirling
September
Reconciliation
Reconciled with James VI during the political realignment after the Raid of Ruthven
Return from Exile
Returns to Scotland after the Raid of Ruthven and is reconciled to James VI
Ruthven Regime Support
Supports the Ruthven faction after returning from exile
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