They Lost the King of Scotland's Body
Early Modern Europe

They Lost the King of Scotland's Body

Scotland lost its king at Flodden, but the English couldn't find the body—so they sent home whatever looked convincing.

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ScotlandTudor EnglandMedieval WarfareReformationRenaissance Monarchy16th CenturyJames IVDynastic HistoryBattle of FloddenRoyal Remains

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