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Constitution of Scotland

Scotland · Government / Government of Scotland. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

7Records
1215–1618Date range
4Named people
4Places

Chronological records

1215

Alexander IIJune 1215

Runnymede · Government / Government of Scotland

Supports the English barons who force John to sign the Magna Carta

1225

Alexander II1225

Edinburgh · Government / Government of Scotland

A National Provincial Council of the Scottish Council is formed

1295

John Balliol1295

Stirling · Government / Government of Scotland

Parliament creates a ruling council of 12

1424

James I14 May 1424

Government / Government of Scotland

Sets up a 2nd Chamber. Provides representation for the shires in the Scottish Parliament

1603

James VI5 April 1603

Government / Government of Scotland

All those born in Scotland after the succession will become English citizens

1616

James VI1616

Aberdeen · Government / Government of Scotland

Convenes the General Assembly

1618

James VI1618

Edinburgh · Government / Government of Scotland

Bans the General Assembly because it resists his religious reforms

Names involved

Alexander IIJames IJames VIJohn Balliol

Provenance

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