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Slaughter of Clan MacDonald
- When
- 13 February 1692
- Where
- Glen Coe
- Part of
- Massacre of Glencoe
Government forces killed an estimated 30 MacDonalds in Glen Coe on 13 February 1692.
On 12 February, Hamilton blocked northern exits at Kinlochleven. On 13 February, forces attacked the MacDonalds, killing approximately 30 members and associates. The event shocked contemporaries due to its brutality and the violation of hospitality norms.
Sources
- Massacre of Glencoe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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