james stewart 1st earl of moray
Moray was the illegitimate son of King James V of Scotland and Lady Margaret Erskine, daughter of John Erskine, 5th Lord Erskine. After the return of his half-sister Queen Mary I in 1561, he became her chief adviser, and was created Earl of Moray by her the following year. In 1562 he defeated a rebellion by George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, at the Battle of Corrichie near Aberdeen. About this time Moray married Agnes (d. 1588), daughter of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal.
After Moray opposed Mary's marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley in 1565, he embarked upon the unsuccessful 'Chaseabout Raid', together with the Earl of Argyll, and Clan Hamilton. He was subsequently declared an outlaw and took refuge in England. Returning to Scotland after the murder of David Rizzio, he was pardoned by the Queen. He contrived, however, to be away at …more
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Mary Of Guise Queen Of Scots
Mary of Guise (1515 – 1560) was the Queen of Scots as the second spouse of King James V of Scotland. She was the mother of Queen Mary I of Scotland and served as regent of Scotland in her daughters name from 1554 to 1560.more...
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James Stewart 1st Earl Of Moray
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (c. 1531 – 1570), a member of the House of Stewart, was Regent of Scotland from 1567 until his assassination in 1570.Moray was the illegitimate son of King James V of Scotland and Lady Margaret Erskine, daughter of John Er...
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Archibald Campbell 5th Earl Of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll (1532/1537 – 1573) was a Scottish nobleman, peer, and politician. He was one of the leading figures in the politics of Scotland during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the early part of that of James VI.Succeed...
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Colin Campbell 6th Lord Of Glenorchy
Sir Colin Campbell (1499 - 1583), the youngest son of the third Laird, came into the family possessions on the death of his brother John.Sir Colin took a leading part in promoting the Reformation. He was a member of the Parliament of 1560 when the Protest...