John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie
John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie (c. 1577 – 5 August 1600), was a Scottish nobleman who died in mysterious circumstances, referred to as the "Gowrie Conspiracy", in which he and/or his brother Alexander were attempting to kill or kidnap King James VI of Scotland for unknown purposes. The king's retinue killed both brothers during the attack, and the king survived.
The Earl of Gowrie | |
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| Born | c. 1577 Perth, Scotland |
| Died | 5 August 1600 Perth, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Parent(s) | William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie Dorothea Stewart |
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