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#TDIH 14 April 1578

#TDIH 14 April 1578

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

On This day in 1578, James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell died. He had been imprisoned by the King of Denmark in appalling conditions. Some say this imprisonment caused Bothwell to lose his sanity. Bothwell is best known for his relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots. On the 15 May 1567, Bothwell married Mary, Queen… Continue reading #TDIH 14 April 1578

King James IV of Scotland

King James IV of Scotland

April 9, 2016April 9, 2016 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Originally posted on The Freelance History Writer:
King James IV of Scotland After all the turmoil of James III’s time in power as King of Scotland, his son’s reign seems positively peaceful. James IV ushered the Renaissance into Scotland in many ways. He cemented an alliance with England, patronized the arts, and built wonderful palaces…

The Two Wives of Robert II, King of Scots ~ Elizabeth Mure and Euphemia Ross

The Two Wives of Robert II, King of Scots ~ Elizabeth Mure and Euphemia Ross

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Originally posted on The Freelance History Writer:
Queen Euphemia and Robert II, King of Scots from the Forman Armorial, 1562 Robert II, King of Scots and grandson of Robert the Bruce was a handsome, charming man who had many descendants. He not only had two wives who had numerous children but many mistresses who had…

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