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This Week in History
July 7th, 1548
Treaty of Haddington, between France and Scotland, confirming the betrothal of Mary Queen of Scots and the Dauphin of France.

8th, 1249

Alexander II died on the Isle of Kerrara, Olban Bay.

10th, 1451

James III born at Stirling.

10th, 1559

King Henri of France died. Mary Stuarts husband, Francis , becomes King of France.

11th, 1274

Robert the Bruce born at Turnberry Castle.

12th, 1570

Earl of Lennox appointed Regent of Scotland.

12th, 1690

William III defeated James VII in the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland.

13th, 1174

King William surprised and captured by the English at Alnwick.

13th, 1249

Alexander III crowned at Scone Palace

13th, 1469

James III married Margaret of Denmark.

16th, 1469

James Stewart, High Steward of Scotland, died.

16th, 1328

David II, son of Robert I (the Bruce) married Joan, sister of Edward III (he was 4, she was 7).

18th, 1290

Treaty of Birgham whereby Edward I guaranteed survival of

Scotland "separate, apart and free without subjection to the English nation".

19th, 1333

Battle of Halidon Hill. Sir Archibald Douglas (guardian of David II)

routed by Edward Balliol and Edward III. Scots losses were nearly

600, English losses 14.

20th, 1651

Battle of Inverkeithing. Royalist force supporting Charles II failed

to halt advance army of Oliver Cromwell heading for Perth.

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