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The Scottish National Covenant is signed in Edinburgh.

Historical image related to The Scottish National Covenant is signed in Edinburgh. from February 28, 1638

National Covenant

1638 opposition to Scottish Church reform

The National Covenant was an agreement signed by many people of Scotland during 1638, opposing the proposed Laudian reforms of the Church of Scotland by King Charles I. The king's efforts to impose changes on the church in the 1630s caused widespread protests across Scotland,…
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Edinburgh

Capital city of Scotland

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the…
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February 28

Day of the year

February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 306 days remain until the end of the year.
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