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1694 in Scotland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1694.

Historical records for Scotland in 1694

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October

Birth of Lord George Murray

Murray, George ยท Perth ยท Warfare / Military

Birth of Lord George Murray

Death of George Murray

Murray, George ยท Warfare / Military

Death of Lord George Murray

Other events (month unknown)

Admiral

Gordon, Patrick ยท Admiral ยท Warfare / Military

Appointed Admiral

Conviction for Murder in London

Law, John ยท London ยท Controller General Finance ยท Government / Government of Scotland

An English court convicted Law of murder following his duel with Edward Wilson and sentenced him to death.

Escape from Newgate Prison

Law, John ยท London ยท Controller General Finance ยท Government / Government of Scotland

Law escaped imprisonment at Newgate before his sentence could be carried out and fled Britain.

London Duel with Edward Wilson

Law, John ยท London ยท Controller General Finance ยท Government / Government of Scotland

Law killed Edward Wilson in a duel in London and faced criminal prosecution for the fatal encounter.

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