Marriage
Marries Mary Fleming, a kin of ary Queen of Scots, the Chapel Royal at Stirling
Historical events in 1566
94 historical records
January 15665 historical events
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Writes a letter to Beaton expressing her contempt for Darnley
Assassination of Henry Stewart
A conference takes place between Bothwell, Morton, Archibald Douglas & Maitland
Assassination of Henry Stewart
A conference takes place between Bothwell, Morton, Archibald Douglas & Maitland
Assassination of Henry Stewart
A conference takes place between Bothwell, Morton, Archibald Douglas & Maitland
February 15662 historical events
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Mary & Bothwell visit Darnley who is killed by an explosion. Mary & Bothwell visit Darnley at Kirk oField who is killed by an explosion
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Victim of a plot for the "crown matrimonial" & helping Marys enemies. Darnley is assassinated at Kirk-o-Field
March 156611 historical events
Assassination of David Rizzio
Murdered in Holyrood for allegedly refusing the Earl of Darnley the crown matrimonial
Death of David Rizzio
Death of David Rizzio, assassinated
Assassination of David Rizzio
Breaks into Marys supper room & has David Rizzio killed with 56 dagger strokes
Assassination of David Rizzio
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Death of Mary of Scots
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Darnley claims innocence for the murder of Riccio & smuggles Mary out of Holyrood
Siege of Edinburgh
Escorts Queen Mary back to Edinburgh with a force of 8,000
Siege of Edinburgh
Returns to Edinburgh with 8,000 soldiers under Bothwell
Advertisements Enforce Clerical Conformity
Parker's Advertisements press clergy to follow authorised dress and worship, attempting to impose greater uniformity on Protestant ministers.
Assassination of David Rizzio
Sends a message to obtain Queen Marys signature to the "bond of security" after the assassination of Rizzio. Heads an armed force which takes possession of Holyrood palace to effect the assassination of Rizzio
Exile of James Douglas
Mary escapes to Dunbar, and Morton and the other leaders fled to England
April 15661 historical events
Reballion of Rebels in Madrid
Calvinists, led by William of Orange, demand the abolition of the Inquisition
June 15667 historical events
Christening
Given a catholic christening in the chapel royal of Stirling Castle. Elizabeth I is a godparent
Birth of James VI
Birth of James VI, son of Mary Queen of Scots & Lord Darnley, Edinburgh Castle. Birth of James VI, son of Mary Queen of Scots, in Edinburgh Castle
Birth of James IV
Birth of James IV, the Mons Meg is fired in salute
Birth of James VI
Mary and Darnley's son James is born with a strong hereditary claim to both Scotland and, through Margaret Tudor, the English crown.
Trial
Pardoned by her half-sister Mary Queen of Scots
Trial
Gives her half brother Moray a pardon after Darnleys assassination of David Rizzio
Plot
The "casket letters" are used to involve Marys complicity with Bothwell
July 15661 historical events
Invasion of Austria
Leads an invasion force of 100,000 into Austria
August 15664 historical events
Iconoclastic Fury
Religious violence reaches churches around Ypres.
Iconoclasm
Religious unrest reaches Bruges during the wider iconoclastic movement.
Flemish Unrest Intensifies during Iconoclasm
Religious and political unrest spreads through Flanders during the iconoclastic disturbances of 1566.
Reballion of Rebels in Flanders
Riots break-out in southern Flanders
September 15663 historical events
Death of Suleyman I the Magnificent
Death of Suleyman I the Magnificent, during the capture of Szigeth
Parliament
Opening day of Parliament
Richard Onslow Chosen Speaker
Richard Onslow becomes Speaker when the Commons resumes amid intense pressure on Elizabeth concerning marriage and the succession.
October 15666 historical events
Succession
Parliament discusses Elizabeth's succession
Succession
Declares in Parliament that Elizabeth I should settle the succession
Succession
The House of Lords decides to petition Elizabeth I for a marriage & successor. Parliament discusses linking the subsidy Bill to a declaration about the succession
Succession
Fails to persuade Parliament that Elizabeth I is commited to declaring a marriage
Succession
Privy Councillors & the Commons agree to petition Elizabeth I regarding her succession
Succession
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession
November 15662 historical events
Succession
Summons a deputation from the Lords & Commons to present her case. Answers Parliament by saying that her marriage & succession are her affair
Birth of Robert Devereux
Birth of Robert Devereux, son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
December 15664 historical events
James VI Baptised at Stirling
James is baptised in a major royal ceremony that publicly confirms the survival of the infant at the centre of the Scottish succession.
Christening
Writes verses for James VIs christening
Christening
The Countess of Argyl attends on Elizabeth's behalf. Godparent to James VI, sends a gold font
Alliance Mary of Scots and the Protestant Church
Makes a personal gift of ล10,000 to the Protestant Church
North West Passage
Prposes a voyage to the north west passage in "Discourse on a North-West Passage to India"
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Marriage
Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Sends Throckmorton to free Mary from "them that by nature & law are subject to her"
Succession
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession. Will not name a successor after pressure from the Privy Council, Lords & Commons. During a meeting of the Council refuses to be "buried alive" by naming her succesor
Magdalen College Oxford
Camden enters Magdalen College, Oxford, as a servitor.
Advertisements
Publication of "Advertisements"
Reform of Church Governance
Issues the Book of Advertisements for Church services
Pope
Appointed Pope
Gueux
Founds the Gueux party in opposition the Phillip II
A Papal Nuncio is despatched with 150,000 crowns to help Mary combat
A Papal Nuncio is despatched with 150,000 crowns to help Mary combat heretics
Mary refuses to receive the Papal Nuncio
Mary refuses to receive the Papal Nuncio because of unrest
Papal Nuncio
A Papal Nuncio is despatched with 150,000 crowns to help Mary combat heretics
Papal Nuncio
Mary refuses to receive the Papal Nuncio because of unrest
Arrest of Margaret Douglas
Arrested for a 2nd time for the marriage of one of her sons, this time Charles Stuart, but pardoned after her sons death in 1576. Arrested after her sons marriage to Mary without Elizabeth Is approval
Marriage
Marries off her son, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, to Mary I of Scotland
Assassination of David Rizzio
At Holyrood on the night of Rizzios assassination but denies knowledge of it
Casket Letters
If authentic throughout, they provide proof of Marys complicity in the murder of her husband, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. Casket Letters is the name generally given to a group of eight letters and a sequence of irregular sonnets said to have been addressed by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Earl of Bothwell, between January and April 1566 or 1567
Death of James Hepburn
At Holyrood on the night of Rizzios assassination but denies knowledge of it
Group of Eight
Casket Letters is the name generally given to a group of eight letters and a sequence of irregular sonnets said to have been addressed by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Earl of Bothwell, between January and April 1566 or 1567
Marriage
Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley
Sheriff
Appointed Sheriff of Edinburgh for his loyalty to Queen Mary
Warden
Appointed Warden of the Marches for loyalty to Queen Mary
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley
Marriage
Gains Marys consent to divorce her from Darnley if her son is not bastardized
Invasion of England
It is rumoured Darnley plans to inhabit the Scilly Isles & lead a Catholic invasion
Assassination of David Rizzio
Queen Mary of Scots, possibly pregnant with Rizzios son. A plot between Darnley & Protestant Lords after Darnley is refused the crown
Death of Henry Stewart
Queen Mary of Scots maybe pregnant with Rizzios son
Plot
Darnley & Protestant Lords attemp to assassinate Riccio
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
Arrest of Mary of Scots
After Rizzios assassination Mary persuades Darnley to escape with her from Holyrood
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Offers a reward of ล2,000 for information about the assassination of Darnley
Casket Letters
If authentic throughout, they provide proof of Marys complicity in the murder of her husband, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. Casket Letters is the name generally given to a group of eight letters and a sequence of irregular sonnets said to have been addressed by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Earl of Bothwell, between January and April 1566 or 1567
Group of Eight
Casket Letters is the name generally given to a group of eight letters and a sequence of irregular sonnets said to have been addressed by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Earl of Bothwell, between January and April 1566 or 1567
Marriage
Agrees to divorce Darnley subject to Parliamentary approval
Marriage
Makes it clear that she will not divorce Darnley because it makes James illegitimate
Marriage
Mary refuses the offer of marriage & joins her son, James, at Stirling Castle. 28 Lords & Prelates sign a document supporting Bothwells marriage to Mary
Pardon
Pardons Morton & increases the number of Darnleys enemies within Scotland
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Ross
Reform of Religious Policy
After riots in The Netherlands Margaret calls off the religious persecution
Birth of Sigismund III Vasa
Birth of Sigismund III Vasa, son of John III Vasa of Sweden
Succession
Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey. Succeeds as Sultan of the Turkish Empire
Capture of Noxos
The Turks capture Noxos from Venice
Capture of Szigeth
The Turks capture Szigeth
Capture of Noxos
The Turks capture Noxos from Venice
Capture of Szigeth
The Turks capture Szigeth