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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.
Hace 3 días · 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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William Maitland of Lethington - Early Career - Clan Maitland. William Maitland lived through an exceptionally turbulent period in Scottish politics, the departure of Mary of Guise, the Reformation and Mary Stuart’s difficult reign.
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.
William Maitland of Lethington had been educated on the continent and was one of Scotland's most civilised men, but one suspects that he did not match the elegance of Rizzio. The Scottish nobility did not aspire to this level of culture.
William Maitland of Lethington - Character . He was a fascinating and complex man, with many contradictions and also a series of changes of allegiance and policy. What made him tick? What were his religious views ? Why did he change sides so often? Did he change his allegiances?
27 de jun. de 2018 · Maitland, Sir William ( c. 1528–73). Maitland of Lethington began his career in the service of Mary of Guise, regent for Mary, queen of Scots, but in 1559 denounced the French alliance and urged an understanding with the English. His embassy to Elizabeth resulted in the treaty of Berwick in 1560.