Argyll's Rising
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argyll-s-rising-171-4041825
title:
Argyll's Rising
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Argyll's Rising, also known as Argyll's Rebellion, was an attempt in June 1685 to overthrow James II and VII. Led by Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, the rising was intended to tie down Royal forces in Scotland while a simultaneous rebellion under James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth began in England. Both rebellions were backed by dissident Protestants opposed to the accession of the Roman Catholic James to the throne. Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell, planned to raise several thousand men fr
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1685 rebellion in Scotland
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyll%27s_Rising
date created:
2016-10-15T21:33:54Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T09:48:00Z
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