Celtic history archive
1544
Scotland
The Rough Wooing refers to a time when England advanced her territorial ambitions through a proposed marriage between the young Mary, Queen of Scotland, and Edward, the English …
1545
Scotland
From the late thirteenth Century until 1560, Scotland had one primary ally in Europe, the Kingdom of France. This alliance had been mutually beneficial to both sides, providing …
1548
Scotland
The Treaty of Haddington was a treaty signed in 1548 between France and Scotland that promised Mary, Queen of Scots to Dauphin Francis in marriage in return for French assistance …
1558
Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) married Francis, Dauphin of France (1544–1560), at Notre-Dame de Paris on 24 April 1558. The festivities included pageants, some designed by …
1559
Scotland
John Knox (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Knox), born (c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, Reformed theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country’s …
1560
Scotland
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the …
1560
Scotland
Second Treaty of Berwick between England and Scotland. This February 27, 1560 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1565
Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication …
1565
Scotland
Mary Queen of Scots meets Lord Darnley for the first time. This February 14, 1565 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1566
Scotland
David Rizzio (c. 1533 – 9 March 1566) or Riccio was an Italian courtier, born in Pancalieri close to Turin, a descendant of an ancient and noble family still living in Piedmont, …
1567
Scotland
James VI of Scots-James I of England and Ireland (Charles James Stuart) (June 19, 1566 ? March 27, 1625) was King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland and was the first …
1567
Scotland
Mary I of Scotland (Mary Stuart or Stewart) (December 8, 1542 – February 08, 1587), better known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was the ruler of Scotland from December 14, 1542 – July …