1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
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Saturday, February 20, 2016
History Trivia - Orkney and Shetland islands given to Scotland
February 20
1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
History Trivia - Norway gives Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark
February 20
1071 William FitzOsbern, a staunch support of William the Conqueror, died.
1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
1513 Pope Julius II died and was buried in a tomb sculptured by Michelangelo.
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1547 Edward VI of England was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
1673 First recorded wine auction held in London.
1071 William FitzOsbern, a staunch support of William the Conqueror, died.
1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
1513 Pope Julius II died and was buried in a tomb sculptured by Michelangelo.
1547 Edward VI of England was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
1673 First recorded wine auction held in London.
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