The Scottish Covenanters were 17th century Presbyterians who objected to the Stewart monarchs attempts to establish an Episcopalian/Roman Catholic style of Church government on the Scottish people. They drew up a "National Covenant" in 1638 outlining the fact that they would be loyal subjects to the King in Civil matters, but only Jesus Christ could be head of the Church and not the King. They were severally persecuted for this by the Stewart Kings for this with a conservative number of 18,000 being killed during the late 1600's.
The Bishops' Wars, fought in 1639 and 1640, were conflicts between England and Scotland primarily over religious and political control. The Scottish Covenanters emerged victorious, successfully resisting King Charles I's attempts to impose Anglican practices in Scotland. This led to the signing of the Treaty of Berwick in 1639 and ultimately contributed to the broader conflicts of the English Civil War.
The Scots harbored animosity towards Charles I due to his attempts to impose Anglicanism and centralize authority, which conflicted with their Presbyterian beliefs and desire for religious autonomy. His unpopular 1637 prayer book incited the National Covenant, leading to the Bishops' Wars. Additionally, his perceived disregard for Scottish interests and his authoritarian rule fueled resentment, culminating in the Covenanters' opposition and ultimately contributing to the English Civil War.
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Unless you are of Scottish descent, you do not have a Scottish last name. The only other way to acquire a Scottish last name is to marry someone of Scottish descent.
They are called Scots or Scottish.
Johannes Geerhardus Vos has written: 'The Scottish covenanters' -- subject(s): Church of Scotland, Covenanters, Reformation
James Dodds has written: 'The fifty years' struggle of the Scottish Covenanters, 1638 to 1688'
John C. Johnston has written: 'Treasury of the Scottish Covenant' -- subject(s): Sources, Church of Scotland, Covenanters, History
D. Beaton has written: 'Scottish heroines of the faith' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Persecution, History, Church history, Church of Scotland, Covenanters 'Bibliography of Gaelic books' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Scotland Caithness, Scotland Sutherland, Scottish Gaelic literature
The Battle of Marston Moor was fought between the combined forces of the Scottish Covenanters and the English Parliamentarians against the Royalists on the 2nd. July 1644. The Royalists were defeated
Lysimachus Nicanor has written: 'The epistle congratulatorie of Lysimachus Nicanor of the Societie of Jesu, to the covenanters in Scotland' -- subject(s): Church and state, Covenanters
George Gordon Huntly has written: 'The character of a true subiect, or The loyall fidelity of the thrice honourable lord, the Lord Marquesse Huntley' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Covenanters, Church history 'The Marquesse of Huntley his reply to certaine noblemen, gentlemen, and ministers, covenanters of Scotland' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Covenanters, Church history
James Cossar has written: 'Contending for the Faith' -- subject(s): Reformation, Covenanters
Robert P. Kerr has written: 'The blue flag' -- subject(s): Covenanters, Church history
During the English Civil War, Charles I's main allies included loyalists from the nobility and gentry, as well as the Anglican clergy. He also received support from Ireland, where many Catholic royalists rallied to his cause. Additionally, the King sought assistance from Scotland, particularly from the Scottish Covenanters, though their allegiance was often precarious and complicated by political negotiations.
The Bishops' Wars, fought in 1639 and 1640, were conflicts between England and Scotland primarily over religious and political control. The Scottish Covenanters emerged victorious, successfully resisting King Charles I's attempts to impose Anglican practices in Scotland. This led to the signing of the Treaty of Berwick in 1639 and ultimately contributed to the broader conflicts of the English Civil War.
J. R. Lawson has written: 'The Solemn League Covenant' -- subject(s): Covenanters, Solemn League and Covenant 'The character of Joseph, or, The young man's model' 'The British elective franchise, or, Why Reformed Presbyterians do not vote at political elections' -- subject(s): Abstention, Covenanters, Political activity, Presbyterian Church, Voting 'The millennium' -- subject(s): Millennium, Millenium