1566 in Scotland
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Events from 1566 in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Incumbents
Events
- 9 March – David Rizzio is murdered in front of Mary, Queen of Scots at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh by a group of nobles led by Patrick Ruthven, 3rd Lord Ruthven with the support of Mary's husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.[2]
- 11 March – Mary escapes to Dunbar Castle after convincing Lord Darnley to help her.[1]
- 18 March – Mary returns to Edinburgh with an army raised by James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell.[3]
- April – Mary takes up residence at Edinburgh Castle in preparation to give birth.[1]
- 19 June – Mary gives birth to her son James at Edinburgh Castle.[1]
- 17 December – James is baptised at Stirling Castle.[3]
Births
- 19 June – 1625 in England)[4]
- James Sempill, courtier and poet (died 1626)[5]
Deaths
- 9 March – David Rizzio, Italian courtier (born 1533 in the Duchy of Savoy)[2]
References
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- ^ a b "David Rizzio: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland". www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Undiscovered Scotland: Timeline of Scottish History: 1550 to 1600". www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "BBC - History - James I and VI". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "Sir James Sempill | Scottish poet | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 26 June 2022.