James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth

Events

2

Episodes

6

Years

1679–1685

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge

   1679

   Role: Commander of the royalist army at Bothwell Bridge

   1. 11 June 1679 · Drumclog, South LanarkshireBattle of Drumclog

      Covenanters defeated a government force under Claverhouse at a boggy moor near Drumclog.

   2. 222 June 1679 · Bridge over the River Clyde between Hamilton and BothwellBattle of Bothwell Bridge

      Monmouth's forces routed the Covenanters at the bridge over the River Clyde, ending the rebellion.

2. Monmouth Rebellion and Bloody Assizes

   1685

   Role: Rebel leader and claimant to the throne

   1. 311 June 1685 · Lyme Regis, DorsetLanding at Lyme Regis

      Monmouth lands in Dorset with limited forces and initial popular support.

   2. 420 June 1685 · TauntonCoronation at Taunton

      Monmouth is crowned king at Taunton against the wishes of some supporters.

   3. 56 July 1685 · Westonzoyland near BridgwaterBattle of Sedgemoor

      Royal forces defeat Monmouth's army in the decisive engagement of the rebellion.

   4. 615 July 1685 · Tower Hill, LondonExecution at Tower Hill

      Monmouth is beheaded for treason at Tower Hill.

Sources

1. Battle of Drumclog Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
2. James Scott, Duke of Monmouth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
3. Monmouth Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
4. Battle of Sedgemoor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20