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Birth of Lord George Douglas-Hamilton was born at Hamilton Palace, the fifth son of Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton and William Douglas, Earl of Selkirk
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1666 in Scotland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1666.
Historical records for Scotland in 1666
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February
March
Assassination of David Rizzio
Heads a group of armed Lords at the assassination of David Rizzio
November
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Battle of Pentland Hills
Battle of Pentland Hills, the Scottish Convenenter revolt led by James Wallace is defeated by the Royalist forces
Other events (month unknown)
Major
Appointed Major General for Scotland by Charles II
Rebellion of west country into
Goads the peasants of the west country into rebellion
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