Death of Catherine Grey
Catherine Grey dies in custody, leaving her two sons as disputed representatives of the Tudor-descended Suffolk line.
Historical events in 1568
79 historical records
January 15681 historical events
February 15683 historical events
Homage
Agrees to pay Maximilian II an annual "present" of 30,000 ducats
Capture of Chittor
Akbar's forces storm Chittor after a prolonged siege, bringing the fortress under Mughal control.
Capture of Chittor
Akbar's forces capture the fortress of Chittor after a major siege in Rajasthan.
March 15681 historical events
Treaty of Longjumeau
Makes a temporary peace with the House of Guise
April 15682 historical events
Trial
Norfolk plans to marry Mary & secure a Scottish alliance
Trial
Elizabeth moves the trial to London
May 156815 historical events
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Escapes from Loch Leven & joins the supporters of Hamilton & Argyll
Battle of Langside
Mary & her escort rides off, eventually arriving at Dundrennan Abbey in Dumfriesshire, some sixty miles to the south & from here she leaves for England, never to see Scotland again. Leads an army which defeats Mary Queen of Scots
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
Shortly after Marys escape she is defeated at Langside. Marys 6,000 army faces a smaller force under the Earl of Moray but is defeated. Mary flees to England where she is imprisoned by Elizabeth In the Tower of London. Mary escapes from prison, her supporters join her but are defeated by Moray
Exile of Mary of Scots
Mary flees to England where she is imprisoned by Elizabeth In the Tower of London. Crosses the border after the Battle of Langside. hoping to be protected by Elizabeth
Exile of Mary of Scots
Escapes to Dundrennan Abbey & in a written letter appeals to Elizabeth I for support
Battle of Langside
Defeats the Royalists who have helped Mary Queen of Scots escape from Loch Leven
Exile of Mary of Scots
Crosses the Solway into England
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Kept under close guard by Elizabeth I in Carlisle Castle
Battle of Heilgerlee
With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg
Abdication
Declares that her abdication, and her consent to the coronation of James, had been extorted from her under threat of death
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Mary escapes, heading west to the country of the Hamiltons, high among her remaining supporters, with the determination to restore her rights as queen
Reballion of Rebels in Lanarkshire
With an escort of 50 horse led by Lord Claud Hamilton arrives in Lanarkshire, soon to be joined by a wide-cross section of the nobility, including the earls of Argyll, Cassillis, Rothes and Eglinton. Mary gathers together a force of 6,000 to regain her throne
Mary Stuart Enters England
Mary flees into England after defeat at Langside, placing a major Catholic succession claimant physically within Elizabeth's realm and under English control.
Mobilization
Moray assembles a force of 4,000 to oppose Mary Queen of Scots attempt to regain her throne
June 15682 historical events
Death of Alba
Has Hoorn executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject. Has Egmont executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject
Execution
Has Hoorn executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject. Has Egmont executed, a loyal Roman Catholic subject
July 15686 historical events
Battle of Jemmingen
The rebels lose 7,000 killed compared to Spains 80. Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen. Commands an army of Calvanist "Beggars". Alva moves into the Northern Netherlands, entices Louis into Battle & defeats him
Rule of Groningen
Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen
Battle of Jemmingen
Wishes to destroy the army of "Beggars" & crush an effective force of Dutch rebels. The rebels lose 7,000 killed compared to Spains 80
Battle of Jemmingen
Alva moves into the north Netherlands, entices Louis into Battle & defeats him
Death of Philip II
Death of Carlos, Philips son, 7 months after being arrested
Death of Carlos
Death of Carlos, 7 months after being arrested by his father Philip II
October 15687 historical events
Trial
Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
Trial
Elizabeths representitives try cases forwarded by Morays & Marys representitives. Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
Trial
Justifies his rebellion because Mary did not prosecute Bothwell for Darnleys murder
Trial
Says Bothwell was acqitted & her marriage to him was approved by the Scottish Lords. Mary refuses to acknowledge the authority of the court. Elizabeth's representitives try cases forwarded by Morays & Marys representitives
Battle of Jodoigne
Destroys the rear of Williams Army forcing him back to Germany
Trial
Norfolk plans to marry Mary & secure a Scottish alliance, the trial is moved to London
Trial
Norfolk plans to marry Mary, Elizabeth moves the trial to London
November 15684 historical events
Trial
Orders that Marys trial be moved to Westminster
Trial
Marys trial moves to Westmnster. Mary is refused permission to present her own case
Assassination of Henry Stewart
The Casket Letters indicate Mary raped by Bothwell & plotted Darnleys death
Trial
The Casket Letters indicate Mary had been raped by Bothwell & plotted to kill Darnley. The Casket Letters exposed, written from Mary to Bothwell, only copies are found
December 15682 historical events
Trial
The trial of Mary Queen of Scots moves to Hampton Court. The trial is private as the Queen of Scotland cannot be tried by an English Court
Trial
Puts the case against Mary Queen of Scots on behalf of James I
Commission
Appointed Commissioner to inquire into Scottish affairs
Trial
Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of the North
Embargo
Philip of Spain places an embargo on English goods, Elizabeth freezes Spanish assets
Trade Embargo
Philip of Spain places an embargo on English goods, Elizabeth freezes Spanish assets. Gold loaned to Spain by a Genoese merchant for Alvas troops is seized by Elizabeth. Elizabeth siezes Spanish bullion
Birth of Robert Crichton
Birth of Robert Crichton, Eighth Earl Crichton of Sanquhar, son of Edward Crichton, 7th Lord Crichton of Sanquhar and Margaret Douglas
Trial
Norfolk plans to marry Mary & secure a Scottish alliance. Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler
Bishops' Bible Published
The Bishops' Bible is published under episcopal sponsorship as an English translation intended especially for public church reading.
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Selected as the keeper of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth I in 1568 after she had escaped to England from Scotland following the Battle of Langside
Bishop
Promotes the Bishops Bible
Flanders College
Founds a Catholic College to train missionaries for converting England to Catholicism
Reballion of northern nobility
Mary arrives in England & is imprisoned, followed by a rebellion of northern nobility
Plot
Louis begins a war against the House of Guise when he fails to capture the King
Montaigne Assumes Management Of Family Estate
After his father's death Montaigne inherited responsibility for the family property. The estate would provide both financial independence and the setting for his literary retirement.
Inheritance of Montaigne Estate
Montaigne inherits the family estate after his father's death.
Alliance Henry IV and Hugenots
Henry IV joins forces with the Hugenots
Treaty of Longjumeau
The Treaty of Longjumeau ends the 2nd War of Religion
Peace
Concludes a disastrous truce with Turkey
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Prussia
Capture of Chittor
Akbar captures the fortified Rajput stronghold of Chittor after a prolonged siege, extending Mughal power in Rajasthan.
Capture of Japan
Establishes control of Honshu & installs Ashikaga Yashiaka as Shogun
Siege of Groningen
Lays siege to Groningen but is driven away by the Duke of Alvas Spanish army
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Launches a raid into the Spanish Netherlands from exile in Germany
Abdication
Supports Mary Queen of Scots restoration
Arrest of Archibald Campbell
Leads a force which assists Queen Marys escape from Loch Leven
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Mary arrives in England where she is imprisoned for the rest of her life. Elizabeth refuses to grant Mary an interview & so becomes the focus of Catholic plots
Arrest of Mary of Scots
Mary escapes, heading west to the country of the Hamiltons, high among her remaining supporters, with the determination to restore her rights as queen. For the next 19 years Mary lives in strict confinement
Battle of Langside
Commands Queen Marys forces
Abdication
Takes an active part in obtaining the consent of the Queen at Lochleven to an abdication
Battle of Langside
Moray recognises the security Dumbarton Castle would give Mary & moves his smaller, better-trained army to intercept, the forces confronted each other at Langside
Exile of James Stewart
Forces Mary to flee to England, for this and the subsequent management of the Kingdom he secures both civil and ecclesiastical peace, and earns the title of "the Good Regent"
Commander of Royalist Forces
Appointed Commander of Mary Queen of Scots forces after her escape from Lochleven
Arrest of Don Carlos
Has his son Carlos arrested
Plot
Philip II accuses his son Carlos of sedition & trying to usurp the throne
Arrest of Carlos
Arrested by his father, Philip II
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sweden, 2nd son of Gustav I Vasa