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James Douglas, Scottish inventor of the guillotine (the Maiden), guillotined.
James Douglas, Scottish inventor of the guillotine (the Maiden), guillotined. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1525 - June 02, 1581), was the last, and arguably the most successful, of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI. However he met an unfortunate end: during his time as regent he introduced the maiden, a primitive guillotine, to Scotland, and he was eventually executed by it himself. He was executed by the maiden–a guillotine he had himself brought from England–on the 2nd of June 1581. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh …

James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley.
James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley. …

The Ulster chieftain, Shane ONeill, takes refuge with the MacDonnells, and is murdered by them at Cushendun, Co. Antrim. He is succeeded by Turlough Luineach ONeill
The Ulster chieftain, Shane ONeill, takes refuge with the MacDonnells, and is murdered by them at Cushendun, Co. Antrim. He is succeeded by Turlough Luineach ONeill …

Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney.
Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney. …