King James and Gun Powder Plot

Birth of James VI

Jun 19, 1566

King James I was born to Lord Darnley Henry Stuart and Mary Queen of Scottland, on June 19, 1566 at Edinburgh Castle.

Death of Lord Danly

Feb 10, 1567

James VI's father, Lord Danley, is killed in an explosion at Kirk o' Field, in 1567. The explosion was a successful assassination attempt on the noble's life.

James VI Becomes King James VI

Jul 24, 1567

Following Lord Danley's assassination, James' mother, Mary Queen of Scots, was believed to be behind the murder. She was forced to renounce her crown, and be succeeded by her infant son, James VI.

James VI Becomes King James I of England

Jan 1, 1603

James VI of Scotland becomes King James I of England, after the death of Queen Elizabeth I, which resulted in the uniting of the Scottish and English thrones.