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1584 in Scotland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1584.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1584

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May

2 May 1584

Execution

Ruthven, William · Stirling · Earl of Gowrie · Government / Government of Scotland

Executed for treason after renewed plotting following the Raid of Ruthven

18 May 1584

Secretary of Scotland

Maitland, John · Edinburgh · Secretary of Scotland · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Secretary of Scotland during James VI's consolidation of authority

22 May 1584

Black Acts

Stuart, James · Edinburgh · House / House of Stewart

Presides over the parliament associated with the Black Acts against Presbyterian independence

Other events (month unknown)

1584

Exile of John Erskine

Erskine, John · England · Earl of Mar · Government / Government of Scotland

Flees into England after the fall of the Ruthven faction

1584

Exile of Erskine

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

Flees to England after James VIs escape

1584

Siege of Stirling Castle

Erskine · Stirling Castle · Government / Government of Scotland

Conspires with Thomas Lyon to capture Stirling Castle

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