Warbeck Invasion of Northumberland
James IV crosses into northern England with Perkin Warbeck and a Scottish army, attempting to turn the pretender's claim into an armed invasion of Henry VII's kingdom.
Role range: 1473-1513 – 1488-1513
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James Stuart Biography and Timeline
Follow James Stuart through 17 dated historical records for England.
James Stuart, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1496
1497
Siege of Norham Castle
James IV besieges Norham Castle while supporting Warbeck's challenge, bringing the threat of Scottish-backed invasion directly against a major English border fortress.
Role range: 1473-1513 – 1488-1513
1513
Capture of Norham Castle
James IV captures Norham Castle after a short siege, removing a major English border stronghold during the Scottish invasion.
Role range: 1473-1513 – 1488-1513
Scottish Invasion of England
James IV invades northern England in support of France, forcing the Tudor government to fight a major defensive campaign while Henry is overseas.
Role range: 1473-1513 – 1488-1513
1660
Return from Exile
James Duke of York returns with Charles II during the Restoration landing at Dover.
Role range: 1660-1685
1661
Coronation
James Duke of York takes part in the coronation ceremony of his brother Charles II.
Role range: 1660-1685
1662
Birth of Mary II
James Duke of York becomes father of Mary, later Queen Mary II.
Role range: 1633-1701
1663
Company of Royal Adventurers
James Duke of York becomes a leading figure in the African trading company.
Role range: 1660-1685
1664
New Netherland Grant
Receives the royal grant that gives his title to the future province and city of New York.
Role range: 1660-1685
1665
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands from the Royal Charles as the English defeat the Dutch fleet at Lowestoft.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685
Lowestoft Fleet Formation Stuart
James Stuart served as a English lord high admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English and Dutch fleets assembled off the Suffolk coast for the first great fleet battle of the Second Anglo Dutch War.
Role range: 1665-1667
Lowestoft Line Of Battle Stuart
James Stuart served as a English lord high admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The fighting was shaped by fleet formations and heavy broadsides as both sides contested control of the waters off Lowestoft.
Role range: 1665-1667
Lowestoft Dutch Defeat Stuart
James Stuart served as a English lord high admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The destruction and capture of numerous Dutch vessels gave the English a decisive victory and disrupted Dutch naval command.
Role range: 1665-1667
1672
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Role range: 1672-1674
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Role range: 1672-1674
Sole Bay Strategic Result Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Role range: 1672-1674
1689
Landing in Ireland
Lands in Ireland with French support to recover his kingdoms
Role range: 1685-1688
Records, sources and methodology
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