John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1600

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie, 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. Killing of the Ruthven Brothers

   1600

   Role: Conspirator

   1. 15 August 1600 · Gowrie HouseLuring the King

      Alexander Ruthven intercepts James VI near Falkland Palace, claiming a foreigner with money is detained at Gowrie House.

   2. 25 August 1600 · Gowrie House turret roomTurret Confrontation

      James enters a locked turret room at Gowrie House, where Alexander attempts to detain him.

   3. 35 August 1600 · Gowrie HouseDeaths of the Ruthvens

      The confrontation ends with the killing of Alexander Ruthven and John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie.

Sources

1. Gowrie conspiracy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29