BattlefieldsDonald Dubh Rebellion 1503
Tudor

Donald Dubh Rebellion 1503

1503
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: Donald Dubh Rising 1503 · MacDonald Rising 1503
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Donald Dubh MacDonald
Forces
Donald Dubh c. 800–1,500.
VS
Victor
Crown forces
Forces
Crown forces c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Donald Dubh captured; restoration attempt fails
The Battle

History & Significance

Donald Dubh first rebellion in 1503 was the opening act of a lifetime of efforts to restore the Lordship of the Isles, but the inability of the clan chiefs to unite behind him allowed Crown forces to suppress the rising and imprison him.

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