1672May, 2
John Maitland becomes Duke of Lauderdale and Earl of March.
John Maitland, 1st Duke and 2nd Earl of Lauderdale, 3rd Lord Maitland of Thirlestane KG PC (24 May 1616, Lethington, East Lothian – 24 August 1682), was a Scottish politician, and leader within the Cabal Ministry.
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Royal Declaration of Indulgence
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Louis XIV of France
Franco-Dutch War: Louis XIV of France invades the Netherlands.