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1685 in Scotland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Scotland in 1685.

Historical records for Scotland in 1685

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1Places on this page

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Lieutenant

Drummond, William · Lieutenant General · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant General for the forces in Scotland under James VII

Lord Treasurer

Drummond, William · Lord Treasury · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Lord of the Treasury

Rebellion of Rebels in Orkneys

James VII · Orkneys · Warfare / Military

Argyll lands in the Orkneys at the time Monmouth lands in England

Succession

James VII · House / House of Stewart

Succeeds as King of Scotland, King of Scotland & James II of England & Ireland

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