King Francis II of France, Husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Died.
December 5, 1560
Francis II (19 January 1544 – 5 December 1560) was King of France from 1559 to 1560. He was also King of Scotland as the …
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Latin Mass Prohibited in Scotland by Parliament as Protestant Faith Gained the Ascendancy.
August 11, 1560
John Knox (1505, 1513 or 1514 ? 1572) was a Scottish religious reformer who played the lead part in reforming the Church …
Treaty of Edinburgh
July 6, 1560
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the …
Marie of Guise, Widow of King James v and Queen Regent of Scotland, Died.
June 11, 1560
Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died. This June 11, 1560 entry records a moment in …
Treaty of Edinburgh Between France and England, Recognizing Sovereignty of Mary Queen of Scots
June 6, 1560
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed in 1560 between France and England, effectively ending the siege of Leith and …
Second Treaty of Berwick Between England and Scotland
February 27, 1560
Second Treaty of Berwick between England and Scotland. This February 27, 1560 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Lord Sussex, Is Sworn in as Lord Deputy
August 30, 1559
Lord Sussex, is sworn in as Lord Deputy. This August 30, 1559 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
King Henri of France, Died
July 10, 1559
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 31 March 1547 until his death in 1559. …
John Knox Becomes 1st Protestant Minister in Edinburgh
July 7, 1559
John Knox (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Knox), born (c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, Reformed theologian, …
Mary, Queen of Scots, Married French Dauphin, Francis Valois (He Was Aged 14) at Notre Dame in Paris.
April 24, 1558
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) married Francis, Dauphin of France (1544–1560), at Notre-Dame de Paris on 24 April …
John Knox Began the Reformation in Scotland.
May 3, 1557
John Knox (1505, 1513 or 1514 – 1572) was a Scottish religious reformer who played the lead part in reforming the Church …
Richard Carew, Born
July 17, 1555
Richard Carew (17 July 1555 – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary. He is best known for his county …