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Scotland in 1708

Historical records for Scotland in 1708, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

March

23 March 1708Invasion of ScotlandJames Francis Edward Stewart

Firth of Forth · Warfare / Jacobite Rebellion

Makes an unsuccessful attempt to land in Scotland, the fleet of Admiral Sir George Byng intercepted his French ships, and in spite of James tearful pleas, the French admiral refused to let him go ashore, choosing to retreat rather than risk a naval battle

July

11 July 1708Battle of OudenaardeJohn Campbell Argyll, 2nd

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, fights at the Battle of Oudenaarde.

11 July 1708Battle of OudenaardeJohn Dalrymple Stair, 2nd

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

John Dalrymple commands a brigade at Oudenaarde during Marlborough and Eugene's victory over the French.

11 July 1708Battle of OudenaardeGeorge Douglas-Hamilton Orkney, 1st

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Plays a major role at the Battle of Oudenarde

11 July 1708Siege of TournaiGeorge Douglas-Hamilton Orkney, 1st

Tournai · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Captures two major fortifications at Tournai

Names involved

George Douglas-Hamilton Orkney, 1stJames Francis Edward StewartJohn Campbell Argyll, 2ndJohn Dalrymple Stair, 2nd

Places involved

Firth of ForthOudenaardeTournai

Provenance

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