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On the 10th February 1306 Robert the Bruce murdered rival for the throne John Comyn in Dumfries.
Forced into exile, Bruce later returned to dramatically defeat Edward II's English army at Bannockburn and end the Wars of Independence.
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On this day: On 10 February 1567 Henry, Lord Darnley, estranged husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, was murdered in Kirk O' Field.
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