William Rokeby, Archbishop of Dublin, Dies
November 29, 1521
William Rokeby (died 29 November 1521) was a leading statesman and cleric in early sixteenth-century Ireland, who held …
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Dutchess Anne, Duchess of Brittany, Died
January 9, 1514
Anne of Brittany, (1477–1514) duchess of Brittany and twice queen consort of France, who devoted her life to …
King James v Crowned at Stirling Castle.
September 21, 1513
King James V crowned at Stirling Castle. This September 21, 1513 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
James IV of Scotland Killed in the Battle of Flodden.
September 9, 1513
The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was fought in northern England on September 09, 1513, between an invading Scots …
King James v Was Born at Linlithgow Palace, Son of King James IV and Margaret Tudor
April 10, 1512
King James V was born at Linlithgow Palace on 10 April 1512, son of King James IV and Margaret Tudor (daughter of King …
Ship Great Michael Launched for King James IV.
October 11, 1511
Ship Great Michael launched for King James IV. This October 11, 1511 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Edinburgh Merchants Granted Exclusive Privilege of Running a Printing Press.
September 14, 1507
Edinburgh merchants granted exclusive privilege of running a printing press. This September 14, 1507 entry records a …
King James IV Ratified the Charter Incorporating the Surgeons and Barbers.
October 9, 1506
King James IV ratified the Charter incorporating the Surgeons and Barbers. This October 9, 1506 entry records a moment …
Seal Granted by Edinburgh Town Council to the Incorporation of Barbers and Surgeons to Practice Their Craft
July 1, 1505
Seal granted by Edinburgh Town Council to the Incorporation of Barbers and Surgeons to practice their craft. The …
Edward Fitzgerald, the Earl of Kildare, Goes to Connacht and Defeats Burke at Knockdoe
August 19, 1504
After Ulick Burke of Clanricard seizes control of Galway City, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare and Lord Deputy of …
King James IV Married Margaret Tudor, Daughter of King Henry VII of England.
August 8, 1503
The marriage of King James IV of Scotland to Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England, took place on August …
Papal Bull Signed by Pope Alexander VI Confirming the Marriage of King James IV and Margaret Tudor
May 28, 1503
Papal Bull signed by Pope Alexander VI confirming the marriage of King James IV and Margaret Tudor. This May 28, 1503 …