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Burning of Edinburgh

Natural

1544(1544-05-17)

English amphibious attack and sack of Edinburgh as part of the Rough Wooing

Year

1544

Death Toll

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Location

Edinburgh

Category

natural

Quick Facts

Year: 1544
Date: 1544-05-17
Location: Edinburgh
Category: natural

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