James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell

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The Duke of Orkney

James Hepburn was the 4th Earl of Bothwell and 1st Duke of Orkney. He had a liaison with Mary I of Scotland in 1566, and became her third husband. The next year his titles and estates were forfeit for treason.

Preceded by:
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Duke of Orkney Followed by:
Forfeit
Preceded by:
Patrick Hepburn
Earl of Bothwell