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A35066 A vindication of Robert III, King of Scotland from the imputation of bastardy, by the clear proof of Elizabeth Mure (daughter to Sir Adam Mure of Rowallan) her being the first lawful wife of Robert the II, then Stewart of Scotland and Earl of Strathern by George, Viscount of Tarbat, &c. ... Cromarty, George Mackenzie, Earl of, 1630-1714. 1695 (1695) Wing C7027; ESTC R6005 24,829 54

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