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Born c.1541
Died December 21, 1608 • England
Darnley, detail of an engraving by R. Elstrack
Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley
British lord
Maitland, William
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John Leslie, detail of an engraving
John Leslie
Scottish bishop
Painting of Oliver Cromwell in black armor with a white sash, standing outdoors as a young attendant in red helps adjust his armor.
Oliver Cromwell
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Thomas Howard, 4th duke of Norfolk
English noble [1538-1572]
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David Riccio
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David Hume
David Hume
Scottish philosopher
Daniel Mytens: portrait of James I
James I
king of England and Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots
queen of Scotland
Engraved portrait of William Wallace wearing a helmet with a bird crest and a patterned cloak fastened with a brooch.
William Wallace
Scottish hero
Robert the Bruce
Robert the Bruce
king of Scotland
James Hepburn, 4th earl of Bothwell
James Hepburn, 4th earl of Bothwell
Scottish noble
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Scottish soldier
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Scottish clergyman
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Scottish Quaker leader
earl of Moray and Edinburgh Castle
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