Massacre of Glencoe

The Massacre of Glencoe was an incident at the village of Glencoe, Glen Coe, Scotland early in the morning on February 13, 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and the Jacobite Risings. 38 MacDonalds were killed by the guests who had accepted their hospitality, for not promptly pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange. Another 40 women and children died of exposure after their homes were burned.

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Glencoe - Glen Coe - Scotland - February 13 - 1692 - Glorious Revolution - Jacobite Rising - MacDonald - William of Orange

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