King James VI of Scotland (1567 - 1625)

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  • Jun 19, 1566

    Born

    June 19, 1566, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • 1567

    King James VI (aged 13 months)

    Is crowned at the Church of the Holy Rude, beside Stirling Castle.
  • 1568

    Mary Queen of Scots

    Flees to England following the defeat of her army at the Battle of Langside near Glasgow.
  • 1578

    James VI

    Takes over government from his regent James Douglas.
  • 1582

    University

    Establishment of the University of Edinburgh by Royal Charter.

  • Mary

    Is beheaded by the order of Queen Elizabeth I of England.

  • Presbyterianism

    Becomes the established form of church government in Scotland by Act of Parliament.

  • The Gregorian Calendar

    Is adopted in Scotland. The year begins on 1st January instead of 25th March

  • Union

    The Union of the Crowns James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England.

  • Mathematics

    John Napier invents logarithms and publishes a book promoting their use in mathematics.

  • James VI

    Forces episcopacy on the Church of Scotland through the Five Articles of Perth.

  • Died

    James VI has died in March 27, 1625, Theobalds, Hertfordshire, England. His son Charles I becomes king of England and Scotland