The Pacification of Perth ends fighting

Historical Context Note

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.3: Scottish Writing and Culture, 400-present.
Vol. editors: Kate Ash-Irisarri (University of Edinburgh), Daniel Cook (University of Dundee), Gina Lyle (University of Glasgow), J. Derrick McClure (University of Aberdeen), Andrew Radford (University of Glasgow)

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Peace treaties

Dates

Date of occurrence 1573-02

Places

Scotland (Location)

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War in Scotland between the Regent and the faction in favour of Mary Queen of Scots is ended by a treaty known as the Pacification of Perth. Peace is not immediate, however, since Marian supporters Kircaldy and Maitland hold out in Edinburgh Castle until May.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Pacification of Perth ends fighting". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15156, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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