Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Angus aka Forfarshire

Angus aka Forfarshire is in Scotland.

1130 Battle of Stracathro

1452 Battle of Brechin

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Glamis Castle

On 21 Aug 1930 Princess Margaret was born to King George VI of the United Kingdom (age 34) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Queen Consort England (age 30) at Glamis Castle.

On 16 Sep 1950 Prince George Valdemar Carl Axel of Denmark (age 30) and Anne Ferelith Bowes-Lyon (age 32) were married at Glamis Castle. As a consequence of the marriage being between a divorced person whose spouse was still living the Church of England opposed the marriage and ordered the withdrawal of the Scottish Episcopal clergyman. The Queen (age 50) stated that she would join the wedding party only for the reception and would remain in an adjoining drawing room while the ceremony took place. He a great x 5 grandson of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Angus aka Forfarshire, Arbroath

Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Angus aka Forfarshire, Arbroath Abbey

On 04 Dec 1214 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 71) died at Stirling [Map]. He was buried at Arbroath Abbey. His son Alexander II King Scotland (age 16) succeeded II King Scotland. His half first cousin Simon Senlis 7th Earl Huntingdon 7th Earl of Northampton 1138 1184 7th Earl of Northampton succeeded 7th Earl Huntingdon.

Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Angus aka Forfarshire, Brechin

16 Apr 1130. The 1130 Battle of Stracathro took place around three miles north of Brechin. The rebellion was led by two pretenders to the Scottish crown, Malcolm Mac Alexander illegitimate son of Alexander I of Scotland, and Angus of Moray who was the grandson of King Lulach who had been deposed and killed by David (age 46) taking advantage of King David I of Scotland (age 46) being in England.

In 1420 Janet Douglas was born to James "Gross" Douglas 7th Earl Douglas 1st Earl Avondale (age 49) and Beatrix Sinclair Countess Douglas and Avondale (age 22) at Brechin. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.19%.

On 18 May 1452 the Battle of Brechin was fought between supporters of King James II of Scotland (age 21) and his rellious nobility including the Black Douglases. Alexander Gordon 1st Earl Huntley defeated the rebels led by Tiger Earl 4th Earl Crawford (age 29) on behalf on the King. John Lindsay (age 29), and the brothers William Gordon and Henry Gordon, were killed.

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On 17 Jun 1744 George Rose was born to Reverend David Rose of Lethnot and Margaret Rose at Woodside.

Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Angus aka Forfarshire, Dundee

In 1636 George MacKenzie Lord Advocate Scotland was born in Dundee.

On 26 Oct 1796 John Campbell 2nd Marquess Breadalbane was born to John Campbell 1st Marquess Breadalbane (age 34) in Dundee.

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On 28 Jul 1310 Thomas Grey (age 43) died at Forfar.

In 1708 Anne Erskine was born to David Erskine 13th Lord Dun in Forfar.

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