Mary Queen of Scots Gives Birth to the Future King James VI of Scotland and I of England.
June 19, 1566
James VI of Scotland-James I of England and Ireland (Charles James Stuart) (June 19, 1566 ? March 27, 1625) was King of …
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David Rizzio, Italian Singer, Murdered by Ruthven in the Palace of Holyrood
March 9, 1566
David Rizzio (c. 1533 – 9 March 1566) or Riccio was an Italian courtier, born in Pancalieri close to Turin, a descendant …
Earl of Murrays Rebellion Against Mary Queen of Scots Failed.
August 24, 1565
Earl of Murrays rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots failed. This August 24, 1565 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Mary, Queen of Scots, Married Lord Darnley
July 29, 1565
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of …
Mary Queen of Scots Meets Lord Darnley for the First Time
February 14, 1565
Mary Queen of Scots meets Lord Darnley for the first time. This February 14, 1565 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Battle of Corrichie, Earl of Moray Defeated Catholic Gordons of Huntly Who Were Attacking Aberdeen.
October 28, 1562
Battle of Corrichie, Earl of Moray defeated Catholic Gordons of Huntly who were attacking Aberdeen. This October 28, …
Following His Submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill Returns to Ireland
May 26, 1562
Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O’Neill returns to Ireland. This May 26, 1562 …
Shane O'Neill Submits to Queen Elizabeth at Whitehall, but Rebels Again Within Months
January 6, 1562
Shane O’Neill, also known as Seán Ó Néill, was an Irish chieftain and a significant figure during the Tudor …
Mary Queen of Scots Lands at Leith on Her Return From France, After the Death of Her Husband, King Francis II
August 19, 1561
Mary Queen of Scots lands at Leith on her return from France, after the death of her husband, King Francis II. This …
Battle of Red Sagums
July 18, 1561
On July 18th, 1561, Irish Rebel, Shane O’Neill defeated English Troops at the Battle of Red Sagmus, Lord …
Shane ONeill Rebels and Is Proclaimed a Traitor
June 8, 1561
Shane ONeill rebels and is proclaimed a traitor. This June 8, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
The First Court of High Commission, a Group of Officials and Protestant Clergy, Is Set Up to Enforce the Reformation in Ireland
May 23, 1561
The first court of High Commission, a group of officials and Protestant clergy, is set up to enforce the Reformation in …