Mass Prohibited
Scottish Parliament prohibits the Mass under the Protestant settlement
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1560 in Scotland — Page 2
Explore 62 historical events and records for Scotland in 1560.
Historical records for Scotland in 1560
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August
Papal Jurisdiction Rejected
Reformation Parliament rejects papal jurisdiction in Scotland
Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation. Elizabeth I is made Protector
Scots Confession Drafted
Knox helps draft the Scots Confession for the Reformation Parliament
Scottish Reformation Parliament
After the treaty the Scottish Parliament proceeds with Protestant reform
Siege of Leith
English troops besiege Leith, held by the queen regent, in aid of the "reformers"
December
Widowed in France
Mary of Scots is widowed by the death of Francis II
First Book of Discipline
Knox and other ministers prepare a plan for the reformed Scottish kirk
Reformed Kirk Organized
Knox helps organize the emerging Protestant Church of Scotland
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Edinburgh
Recaptures Edinburgh with English help
Coup
Brands Mary a "Scottish whore" & from the pulpit of St Giles calls for her overthrow
Death of James Hamilton
When Francis II dies Hamilton attempts, without success, to arrange for his son James to marry the young widowed Queen Mary
Election
Preaches full equality & election of ministers by their congregation
English Intervention in Scotland
French forces are starved into submission at Leith
Marriage
When Francis II dies Hamilton attempts, without success, to arrange for his son James to marry the young widowed Queen Mary
Marriage
Marries Anna Throndsson in Denmark
Marriage Proposal to Elizabeth
Scottish Protestants promote Arran as a possible husband for Elizabeth I
Meeting with Mary Queen of Scots
Meets Mary Queen of Scots
Rebellion of Rebels in St Giles
Brands Mary a "Scottish whore" & from the pulpit of St Giles calls for her overthrow
Reform of Royal Succession
Preaches full equality & election of ministers by their congregation. Draws up a code for the organisation of the Church
Siege of Leith
French forces are starved into submission at Leith
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