Assassination of James VI
Gowrie & Ruthven conspire to kill James VI but are killed in the attempt
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1600 in Scotland
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Historical records for Scotland in 1600
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August
Death of James VI
Gowrie & Ruthven conspire to kill James VI but are killed in the attempt
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Helps to defeat the Gowrie conspiracy
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