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1706 in Scotland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Scotland in 1706.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1706

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May

23 May 1706

Battle of Ramillies

Dalrymple, John · Ramillies · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Ramillies as Marlborough defeats the French army.

23 May 1706

Battle of Ramillies

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

At the Battle of Ramillies, he leads the pursuit of the defeated French

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1706

Fellow

Douglas, James · Fellow of the Royal Society · Science / Medicine

Appointed Fellow of the Royal Society

1706

Royal Society

Douglas, James · Fellow of the Royal Society · Science / Medicine

Appointed Fellow of the Royal Society

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