Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1671 in Scotland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Scotland in 1671.

Historical records for Scotland in 1671

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December

Birth of John Keill

Keill, John · Edinburgh · Science / Mathematics

Birth of John Keill

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of John Law in Edinburgh

Law, John · Edinburgh · Controller General Finance · Government / Government of Scotland

John Law was born in Edinburgh into a Scottish family connected with goldsmithing and banking.

Death of William Keith

Keith, William · House / House of Keith

Death of William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal

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