Interregnum
James Stewart served as a Guardian while Scotland awaited Margaret's arrival.
Role range: 1286-1292
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James Stewart Biography and Timeline
Follow James Stewart through 46 dated historical records for Scotland.
James Stewart, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
46Distinct records
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1286–1568Years on this page
1286
1484
Truce with England
James III accepts a truce with England connected to marriage negotiations involving Anne de la Pole.
Role range: 1460-1488
1531
Birth of James Stewart
Birth of James Stewart, son of James V, half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots, the illegitimate son of James V of Scotland and Lady Margaret Erskine, daughter of John Erskine, 4th Earl of Mar
1548
Succession
Accompanies Mary Queen of Scots to France
1556
Reform of War Policy
James Stewart joins the Reformers
1559
Lords of Congregation
James Stewart supports Protestant lords opposing the regency
Role range: 1559-1560
1560
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports peace terms ending French military control
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1560
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports treaty terms ending French military control
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1560
Council of Twelve
Scottish government is to be placed in the hands of a council of nobles
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1560
Scottish Reformation Parliament
After the treaty the Scottish Parliament proceeds with Protestant reform
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1560
Capture of Edinburgh
Recaptures Edinburgh with English help
Role range: 1559-1560
1561
Chief Adviser
Becomes a leading adviser after Mary Queen of Scots returns
Role range: 1561-1565
Earl of Moray Created
Mary grants her half brother the earldom of Moray
Role range: 1561-1570
Mission to France
Sent by the Scottish estates to invite Mary back to Scotland
Role range: 1561-1561
1562
Battle of Corrichie
Defeats George Gordon Earl of Huntly at Corrichie near Aberdeen
Role range: 1562-1562 – 1561-1570
Battle of Corrichie
Moray commands Mary's forces at Corrichie
Role range: 1562-1562 – 1562-1570
Royal Army Assembled
Moray leads forces loyal to Mary against Huntly
Role range: 1562-1562 – 1562-1570
Northern Authority Secured
Moray strengthens royal authority in the north after Corrichie
Role range: 1562-1570
Marriage
Marries Anne, daughter of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal
1563
Royal Adviser Continues
Moray remains a leading Protestant adviser in Mary's government
Role range: 1562-1570
1565
Raid
Withdraws from Marys Council & raises a rebellion in "the Chaseabout Raid"
Rebellion of Withdraws from Marys Council &
Withdraws from Marys Council & raises a rebellion in "the Chaseabout Raid"
Exile of James Stewart
Ends his rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots by fleeing to England. After Moray opposed Marys marriage to Lord Darnley he is declared an outlaw and takes refuge in England
1566
Trial
Pardoned by her half-sister Mary Queen of Scots
Exile of James Stewart
Returns to Scotland after the assassination of Rizzio and is pardoned by Mary
Pardon
Returns to Scotland after the assassination of Rizzio and is pardoned by Mary
1567
Arrest of James Stewart
Leads a force to Carberry Hill & demands Bothwells surrender from Mary
Abdication
Appointed Regent of Scotland after the abdication of Queen Mary at Loch Leven
Legislation
Make the Confession of Faith a test for every office holder of the crown. Makes Parliament re-enact reformist religious legislation
Parliament
Makes Parliament re-enact reformist religious legislation
Reform of Parliament
Make the Confession of Faith a test for every office holder of the crown. Makes Parliament re-enact reformist religious legislation
Exile of James Stewart
Returns to France after the assassination of Darnley
Abdication
Appointed Regent of Scotland after the abdication of Queen Mary at Loch Leven. Appointed Regent after Marys abdication
Exile of James Stewart
Appointed Regent after being recalled from France
Regency
Appointed Regent after Marys abdication
1568
Battle of Langside
Mary escapes from Lochleven (May 2, 1568), the Duke of Chatelherault and other nobles rallied to her standard, but Moray gathers his allies and defeats her forces at the Battle of Langside
Battle of Langside
Defeats the Royalists who have helped Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven
Mobilization
Moray assembles a force of 4,000 to oppose Mary Queen of Scots attempt to regain her throne
Trial
Justifies his rebellion because Mary did not prosecute Bothwell for Darnleys murder
Trial
Puts the case against Mary Queen of Scots on behalf of James I
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.