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1687 in Scotland

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Events from 1687 in the Kingdom of Scotland

Contents

Incumbents

  • Monarch — James VII
  • Secretary of State — John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort

    • Events

  • 12 February - Declaration of Indulgence proclaimed by James VII, a first step towards freedom of religion
  • 29 May - Order of the Thistle founded

    • Births

    unknown date

  • George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton (died 1749)

    • Deaths

    unknown date

  • James Aitken (bishop) (born 1612/13)

    • References

    1687 in Scotland Wikipedia
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