Fleet in Firth of Forth
Lands at Forth & sails for the communication line between Leith & the French
212 historical records
Lands at Forth & sails for the communication line between Leith & the French
Charles Borromeo becomes a cardinal under Pope Pius IV
Pius IV promotes his nephew Charles Borromeo to the cardinalate
Forces the French to leave the Forth
Clinton supports operations against French supply lines near Leith
Concludes an alliance with the Scottish Lords
Elizabeth takes over the protection of Scotland during Marys marriage with the Dauphin
Allows Elizabeth to protect Scotland
The English try to help Scottish Protestant Lords overthrow the Catholic Mary of Guise
Norfolk's Treaty of Berwick leads to English intervention before Edinburgh settlement
Norfolk negotiates terms with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
Cecil helps shape English policy supporting the Scottish Protestant lords
The Scots provide a force for an invasion of Scotland by France
Elizabeth authorizes support for the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
The English try to help Scottish Protestant Lords overthrow the Catholic Mary of Guise. England agrees to send Scotland support to preserve "their old freedom & liberty". Concludes an anti French Treaty with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
Elizabeth allies with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation at Berwick, authorising English military intervention to remove French forces from Scotland.
Mary of Guise opposes the English alliance with the Lords of the Congregation
Signed by Lord James & Norfolk, England can intervene to help the "reformers"
England agrees to send Scotland support to preserve "their old freedom & liberty"
Horne is appointed Bishop of Winchester under the Elizabethan settlement
Borromeo receives responsibility for the archdiocese of Milan
Portuguese attack weakens the French colonial project in Brazil
Portuguese forces capture the French fort in Guanabara Bay
Jean du Barry seigneur de la Renaudie is killed during the Amboise conspiracy
Grey leads English forces into Scotland against French troops at Leith
Lord Grey is ordered to send the Army to join the Scots against the French
Elizabeth commits forces to aid Scottish Protestants against French influence
Norfolk coordinates English military support from the northern border
Guise helps suppress the Amboise conspiracy against royal government
Guise helps suppress the Amboise conspiracy against the royal government
Conspiracy seeks to remove Guise influence from the young king
Cardinal of Lorraine defends Guise influence during the Amboise crisis
Akbar ends Bairam Khan's regency and begins exercising direct personal authority over the Mughal Empire.
Grey leads Elizabeth's army across the border into Scotland, beginning a major intervention aimed at forcing the French garrison from Leith.
Grey's English army and its Scottish allies begin siege operations against the fortified French position at Leith.
English and Scottish Protestant forces begin formal operations against Leith
Mary of Guise relies on French troops defending Leith against English and Scottish forces
Mary of Guise relies on French troops besieged by English and Scottish Protestant forces
English assault on Leith fails with heavy casualties
Elizabeth's forces suffer a costly failure during the assault on Leith
Grey orders a major assault on Leith that is repulsed with heavy English losses, forcing the besiegers to continue pressure rather than storm the town.
Doria withdraws after the Ottoman attack on the Christian fleet
Medinaceli's expedition is defeated by the Ottoman fleet
Spanish-led Christian forces suffer a major naval defeat at Djerba
Piyale Pasha defeats a Christian naval coalition near Djerba
Turgut Reis supports the Ottoman victory at Djerba
L'Hospital becomes Chancellor and supports a policy of moderation
Ottoman forces confront a Christian fleet near Djerba
Mary of Guise dies before the Treaty of Edinburgh is concluded
Mary of Guise dies as the siege and political crisis continue
Mary of Guise dies during the crisis of the Scottish Reformation
Yoshimoto is killed during Nobunaga's surprise attack
Nobunaga defeats the larger army of Imagawa Yoshimoto
Marries Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France
Motoyasu returns to Mikawa after Imagawa power collapses
Nobunaga strengthens control of Owari after victory at Okehazama
Cecil protects Elizabeth's claim over Calais while accepting Scottish peace terms
The treaty preserves peace between England and France after Cateau Cambresis
Wotton serves as an English commissioner for the Treaty of Edinburgh
Cecil supports arrangements for Scottish government by a council of nobles
The settlement confirms England's new understanding with Protestant Scottish lords
Helps negotiate a settlement reducing French military influence in Scotland and strengthening the position of the Protestant Scottish lords.
Obtains treaty provisions intended to prevent Francis II and Mary, Queen of Scots, from maintaining claims represented by the English royal arms.
Secures an agreement requiring French and English forces to withdraw from Scotland after the collapse of French control there.
Treaty terms require Francis and Mary to stop using English royal arms
English military operations end under the Edinburgh settlement
Cecil helps shape the treaty terms for withdrawal of foreign forces
Cecil secures terms requiring French troops to leave Scotland
Elizabeth ends the Scottish intervention once French troops agree to depart
Elizabeth's commissioners agree terms ending English and French intervention in Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh ends English and French intervention in Scotland
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. France & England will not interfere & hand over Government to a Scottish Council of 12. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland. Confirms the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis
French representatives accept terms for withdrawal from Scotland
The treaty sharply reduces French political and military influence in Scotland
Elizabeth's representatives agree the Treaty of Edinburgh, providing for French and English forces to leave Scotland and ending the intervention around Leith.
Monluc helps negotiate French withdrawal from Scotland
La Brosse participates in French negotiations at Edinburgh
French representatives agree to withdraw troops from Scotland
Glencairn supports the treaty settlement made by the Protestant lords
Rothes supports the Lords of the Congregation during the treaty settlement
Argyll supports the settlement that removes French troops from Scotland
James Stewart supports peace terms ending French military control
James Stewart supports treaty terms ending French military control
Ruthven backs terms ending French regency military power
Haliburton represents burgh support for the Protestant settlement
Maitland helps secure terms between England France and the Scottish lords
Maitland supports settlement between England France and the Scottish lords
French commissioners act for Francis II in making peace terms
Treaty requires Mary and Francis to cease bearing the arms of England
Treaty asks Mary and Francis to stop using English royal arms
Treaty terms are made in Mary's name but she later refuses ratification
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland
Grey withdraws English troops after the peace settlement
English troops withdraw after the Treaty of Edinburgh
The English army withdraws from Scotland
Elizabeth's forces withdraw after the treaty requires foreign troops to leave Scotland
Argyll's party benefits as French troops leave Leith
The Christian fortress on Djerba surrenders to Ottoman forces
Elizabeth accepts settlement while remaining cautious over Calais and Mary Stuart's claims
Randolph continues English diplomatic work in Scotland after the treaty
Knollys supports council policy after the treaty settlement in Scotland
Elizabeth withholds ratification because Mary and Francis do not renounce English arms
Cecil briefs the Privy Council on the consequences of the Edinburgh settlement
English naval forces prepare to leave Scottish waters after the treaty
Argyll and other Protestant lords gain power after French withdrawal
Scottish government is to be placed in the hands of a council of nobles
Knox's party gains strength after the treaty removes French troops
Maitland supports government by a council after the treaty
Kettler's order suffers a serious defeat during the Livonian War
Russian forces defeat the Livonian Order at Ergeme
The Scottish Parliament promulgates a Protestant confession of faith
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence. The Scottish Parliament abolishes the Popes jurisdiction
Scottish Parliament approves a Protestant confession of faith in Mary's absence
Furstenberg is captured when Russian forces take Fellin
Russian forces capture Fellin during the Livonian War
Scottish Parliament prohibits the Mass under the Protestant settlement
Reformation Parliament rejects papal jurisdiction in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation. Elizabeth I is made Protector of the Scottish Church
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
Coligny presents Protestant grievances at the Assembly of Notables
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation. Elizabeth I is made Protector
Knox helps draft the Scots Confession for the Reformation Parliament
After the treaty the Scottish Parliament proceeds with Protestant reform
English troops besiege Leith, held by the queen regent, in aid of the "reformers"
Dudley's wife Amy Robsart dies after falling down stairs
Dudleys wife dies under suspicious circumstances
An inquest says Dudleys wifes death was accidental
An inquest says Dudleys wifes death was accidental
Announces the death of Dudleys wife
Possible suicide caused by Dudleys advances to Elizabeth
Death of Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury
Erik XIV succeeds Gustav I as King of Sweden
Gustav I dies after founding the hereditary Vasa monarchy
Inquest finds Amy Robsart's death accidental
Amy Dudley's death leaves Robert Dudley free to marry, intensifying discussion of whether Elizabeth might choose him and produce a direct heir.
Amy Robsart's death damages prospects for any marriage between Elizabeth and Dudley
Louis Prince of Conde is arrested on suspicion of leading the Amboise conspiracy
Louis Prince of Conde is arrested on suspicion of leading the Amboise conspiracy
Sentenced to death for his part in the Conspiracy of Amboise
Conde is sentenced to death before Francis II dies
Pius IV issues a bull recalling the Council of Trent
Catherine Grey secretly marries Edward Seymour without royal permission, a serious political act because Henry VIII's settlement placed her line near the succession.
The King dies & Louis death sentence is commuted, the Queen Mother needs his support
Francis II's death prevents Conde's execution and changes the political balance
Catherine de Medici becomes regent for the young Charles IX
Charles IX succeeds Francis II as King of France
Francis II dies after a short reign dominated by Guise influence
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Mary of Scots is widowed by the death of Francis II
Katherine Grey secretly marries Edward Seymour without royal permission
Seymour secretly marries Lady Katherine Grey
Guise influence declines after the death of Francis II
After the accession of Charles IX, Francois de Guise lives in retirement on his estates
Knox and other ministers prepare a plan for the reformed Scottish kirk
Knox helps organize the emerging Protestant Church of Scotland
Scottish Lords want Arran to marry Elizabeth. Scottish Lords propose alliance with England
Scottish Lords propose alliance with England
Scottish Lords want Arran to marry Elizabeth
Scotland recognizes Elizabeth as Queen of England
Attends a mock naval Battle held in Deptford
Secretly marries Lady Catherine Grey, sister of Lady Jane Grey
Created Earl of Shrewsbury, 6th
Parker participates in consecrating new bishops to replace Marian prelates who reject the royal supremacy and revised liturgy.
Elizabeth receives proposals linking her marriage to Scottish Protestant policy
Elizabeth avoids commitment to the Arran marriage proposal
Succeeds as Queen of England
Parker continues organizing the restored Protestant episcopate
Grindal works to enforce Elizabethan religious reform in London
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Elizabeth is rejects the Treaty because France does not recognise Calais as English
The French agree to leave Scotland. Secures the Treaty of Edinburgh with the French
French forces are starved into submission at Leith
Plots to capture Francis II, believes his elder brother should be Regent
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry.
The Guise brothers suspected Louis I de Bourbon, prince de Condโ of leading the plot, and he was arrested but eventually freed for lack of evidence, adding to the tensions of the period.
seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled.
Appointed Regent for her son Charles IX
Charles IX, succeeds as King of France, a Kingdom ruled by his mother Catherine de Medici
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Charles IX, succeeds as King of France, a Kingdom ruled by his mother Catherine de Medici
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
The "Amboise conspiracy", or "Tumult of Amboise", the attempt on the part of a group of disaffected nobles (led by Jean du Barry, seigneur de la Renaudie) to abduct the young king and eliminate the Guise faction, is foiled
Appointed Bishop of Nicastro
Invents the Camera obscura
Defeats Yoshimoto & subjugates Owari Province
Sigismund II Augustus watches the Livonian crisis as a Baltic security threat
Poland-Lithuania increases involvement as Livonia collapses under Russian pressure
Birth of Jan Chodkiewicz
Ivan IV (the Terrible) builds St. Basils Cathedral, Red Square, Moscow; painted onion domes become symbol of Russia, epitome of Russo-Byzantine architecture
Russian forces continue attacks on the Livonian Confederation
Meets Mary Queen of Scots
When Francis II dies Hamilton attempts, without success, to arrange for his son James to marry the young widowed Queen Mary
When Francis II dies Hamilton attempts, without success, to arrange for his son James to marry the young widowed Queen Mary
Marries Anna Throndsson in Denmark
Brands Mary a "Scottish whore" & from the pulpit of St Giles calls for her overthrow
Preaches full equality & election of ministers by their congregation
Brands Mary a "Scottish whore" & from the pulpit of St Giles calls for her overthrow
Preaches full equality & election of ministers by their congregation. Draws up a code for the organisation of the Church
Scottish Protestants promote Arran as a possible husband for Elizabeth I
Recaptures Edinburgh with English help
French forces are starved into submission at Leith
French forces are starved into submission at Leith
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Suleyman pursues Prince Bayezid after the Ottoman succession struggle
The Turks capture Djerba