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Murder of Lord Darnley
- When
- 10 February 1567
- Where
- Edinburgh
Lord Darnley was killed in Edinburgh after his lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder.
On 10 February 1567, Darnley's residence in the Old Provost's lodging was destroyed by an explosion. His body and that of his servant were found nearby, showing signs of strangulation rather than death by the blast.
Sources
- Murder of Lord Darnley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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