Deaths on September 9

David Kennedy, 1st Earl of Cassilis

Died on September 9, 1513

David Kennedy, 1st Earl of Cassilis, Scottish soldier (b. 1478)

David Kennedy, 3rd Lord Kennedy and 1st Earl of Cassilis (After 1463 – 9 September 1513) was a Scottish peer, the son of John Kennedy, 2nd Lord Kennedy. He was born about 1463, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Privy Councillor of King James IV and was created Earl of Cassilis by him in 1502. Killed at the Battle of Flodden, 9 September 1513.

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Events on 1513

6 Jun

Battle of Novara (1513)
Italian Wars: Battle of Novara. Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis II de la Trémoille, forcing the French to abandon Milan. Duke Massimiliano Sforza is restored.
9 Sep

Battle of Flodden
James IV of Scotland is defeated and dies in the Battle of Flodden, ending Scotland's involvement in the War of the League of Cambrai.