23 August 1582Abduction of James VIJohn Erskine Mar, 2nd
Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Historical records for Scotland in 1582, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Seized and held by the Ruthven lords during the Raid of Ruthven
Compelled by the Ruthven lords to accept a declaration against the influence of Esme Stewart, Duke of Lennox
Helps seize control of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven
Participates in the Ruthven coup against the influence of Lennox and Arran
Leads the Protestant noble faction that abducts James VI at Ruthven Castle
Joins the lords who present a supplication justifying the seizure of James VI
Supports the Ruthven lords as James VI is moved under their control to Stirling
Reconciled with James VI during the political realignment after the Raid of Ruthven
Returns to Scotland after the Raid of Ruthven and is reconciled to James VI
Supports the Ruthven faction after returning from exile
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