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TIL In 1338, Scottish countess Agnes of Dunbar led the successful defense of Dunbar Castle during a 5-month siege by a much larger English army. At one point, they threatened to kill her captured ... (en.wikipedia.org)

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Original Title: TIL In 1338, Scottish countess Agnes of Dunbar led the successful defense of Dunbar Castle during a 5-month siege by a much larger English army. At one point, they threatened to kill her captured brother if she didn't surrender. She replied that his death would only benefit her as she was his heir.

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