Marischal College, Second University in Aberdeen, Founded.
April 2, 1593
Marischal College is a large granite building on Broad Street in the centre of Aberdeen in north-east Scotland, and …
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Red Hugh O'Donnell, Son of the Earl of Tyrconnell Makes a Dramatic Escape From the Record Tower
June 6, 1592
On January 6, 1592, Red Hugh O’Donnell, son of the Earl of Tyrconnell, made a dramatic escape from the Record Tower of …
An Act of the Scottish Parliament Formally Regulating Heralds.
June 5, 1592
An Act of the Scottish Parliament comes into force, formally regulating the office of the Lyon King of Arms and his …
A Charter Incorporates the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Near Dublin
March 3, 1592
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, near Dublin, more commonly known as Trinity College Dublin (TCD), was …
Earl of Moray Murdered at Donibristle
February 7, 1592
On February 7, 1592. James Stewart, the 2nd Earl of Moray, was indeed murdered at Donibristle near Dalgety Bay in Fife, …
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, Agrees to Abandon Further Attempts at Extending His Territory in the North
May 28, 1590
Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone, agrees to abandon further attempts at extending his territory in the north. This May …
Robert Boyd, Prominent Statesman of Independent Scotland, Died
January 3, 1590
Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd (c. 1517 – 3 January 1590) was a Scottish noble and courtier. A son of Sir Thomas Boyd (d. …
The Spanish Armada Is Defeated by the English
August 8, 1588
The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by the English navy is one of the most famous events in European history. The …
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Executed by English
February 8, 1587
Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed by order of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Mary Stuart, also known as Mary I of …
Battle of Ardnaree, Sir Richard Bingham Surprises a Force of Redshanks
September 23, 1586
At the Battle of Ardnaree (1586) in County Mayo, Sir Richard Bingham, the English governor of Connacht, surprised and …
Mary, Queen of Scots Recognised Philip II of Spain as Her Heir.
June 16, 1586
Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir. This June 16, 1586 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Nicholas Walsh, Bishop of Ossory,is Murdered by James Dullard
December 14, 1585
Nicholas Walsh (died 1585) was Bishop of Ossory in the Church of Ireland, noted for having introduced prayer-books and …