April 1660Scottish Advice at BredaJohn Maitland Lauderdale, 2nd
Maitland joined Charles's exiled court during the negotiations preceding the Restoration.
Historical records for Scotland in 1660, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Maitland joined Charles's exiled court during the negotiations preceding the Restoration.
Proclaimed king at Edinburgh as monarchy is restored in Scotland
The Restoration is celebrated in Scotland after Charles II is proclaimed king
Sent to Breda by Scottish Resolutioners to seek assurances from Charles II on the Presbyterian kirk
Begins recovering his ruined family estates after the Restoration
Joins Charles II at Breda and is rewarded with the office of Secretary of State for Scotland
Presents himself to Charles II after the Restoration and is arrested for treason
Created Earl of Middleton after the Restoration and becomes a leading royal agent in Scotland
Appointed to the Scottish Privy Council after the Restoration
Appointed Privy Councillor, 1st term
After the Restoration, the remains of Montrose are recovered for honourable reburial
Appointed royal chaplain after the Restoration of Charles II
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland after the Restoration
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