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1704 in Scotland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Scotland in 1704.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1704

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August

13 August 1704

Battle of Blenheim

Douglas-Hamilton, George · Blenheim · Lieutenant General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

At the Battle of Blenheim, Orkney leads the final assault on the village of Blenheim, receiving the surrender of its French defenders

13 August 1704

Battle of Blenheim

Hamilton, George · Blenheim · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

George Hamilton leads the final assault into Blenheim and receives the surrender of French defenders.

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1704

Lieutenant General

Douglas-Hamilton, George · Lieutenant General · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant General

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