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William Maitland of Lethington (1525 – 9 June 1573) was a Scottish politician and reformer, and the eldest son of poet Richard Maitland. [1] Life. He was educated at the University of St Andrews. [2] William was the renowned "Secretary Lethington" to Mary, Queen of Scots.
William Maitland (born c. 1528, probably Lethington [now Lennoxlove], East Lothian, Scotland—died June 9?, 1573, Leith) was a Scottish statesman and staunch supporter of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.
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27 de abr. de 2022 · About Sir William Maitland, Knight of Thirlestane & Lord Levington. http://www.thepeerage.com/p34769.htm#i347685. William Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington was the son of Sir Robert Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington and Marion Abernethy.1 He married Margaret Wardlaw.1 He died circa 1471.1.
- Lethington, Scotland
- Margaret Wardlaw
- Scotland
- circa 1390
William Maitland was at the heart of the Reformation in Scotland, and was a convinced reformer himself, but served a Catholic Regent and a Catholic Queen. This created many tensions in a world where religious conformity was regarded by all as an essential part of the political structure.
8 de mar. de 2024 · Birthplace: Thirlstane Castle, Lauder, Scotland (United Kingdom) Death: September 09, 1513 (65-66) Flodden, Northumberland, England (United Kingdom) (Died in battle) Immediate Family: Son of Sir John Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington, Kt. and Agnes Dundas. Husband of Martha Seton.
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- Martha Seton
Maitland was an outstanding diplomat, employed from the beginning of his career by the Regent Mary of Guise on delicate missions to England and France and subsequently as Mary Stuart’s interlocutor with William Cecil and Queen Elizabeth.
William Maitland of Lethington – Mary Queen of Scots. Alias: Scottish Secretary of State. Born: 1525, Scotland. Died: 9th June 1573, Leith. Cause of Death: Took poison. Religion: Presbyterian. Parents: Sir Richard Maitland of Thirlestane. Mary Cranston of Crosbie. Spouse (s): Janet Menteith. Mary Fleming. Children: James Maitland.
