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Your ancestors will be more interesting if you learn about the events that shaped their lives. For example, a history may tell you what events occurred in the year your ancestor married and how those events may have impacted their decisions. | Your ancestors will be more interesting if you learn about the events that shaped their lives. For example, a history may tell you what events occurred in the year your ancestor married and how those events may have impacted their decisions. | ||
Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | ||
83 or 84 Battle of Mons Graupius Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | 83 or 84 Battle of Mons Graupius Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | ||
685 Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | 685 Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | ||
'''843'''Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotlland. | '''843'''Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotlland. | ||
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*http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | *http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | ||
[[Category:Scotland]] | [[Category:Scotland]] [[Category:Scots-Irish]] | ||