-
Jun 19, 1566
Birth
King James I was born to Lord Darnley Henry Stuart and Mary Queen of Scots on June 19, 1566. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
-
Feb 19, 1567
The Death of His Father
Lord Darnley Henry Stuart, James' father was murdered eight months after his son's birth, shortly after the divorce of his parents. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Jul 29, 1567
His First Time as KIng
His mother Mary, married once again after, but was forced to renounce the throne1567, in the favor of her song, James. In July of 1567, James was crowned King of Scotland at Stirling at the age of 13 months. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Mother's Death
In 1587, his mother, Mary feld to England after being renounced from the throne, and was executed for her Catholic plots against Elizabeth I. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
King James' Marriage
A marriage was planned for King James with Anne of Denmark in 1589. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Birth of Henry
King James' oldest son (of those who lived past infantry) is born. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Birth of Elizabeth
Elizabeth, only daughter of King James I to live past infantry is born. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Birth of Charles I
James' youngest son (of those who lived past infantry) Charles is born. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
-
The Millenary Petition
King James is presented with the Millenary Petition, a document of Puritan requests for reform against the Church of England. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
James as King of Engand
Due to the death of Elizabeth I, King James moved to London and was crowned their king. This was the first time the crowns of Enlgand and Scoland were combined. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Somerset House Peace Conference
England and Spain are settled in peace due to the Somerset House Peace Conference. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Gun Powder Plot
Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up the Parliament using gun powder. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
The Arrest of Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes arrested and imprisoned for the attempt of blowing up the King and Parliament in the Gun Powder Plot. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Execution of the Gun Powder Plot
The plotters that were involved in the attempted bombing of the Parliament are finally executed. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
-
King James Authorized Version of the Bible
William Shakespeare commisioned King James' authorized version of the Bible. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Arabella's marriage to William Seymour
In 1611, James cousin Arabella secretly marries Wiliam Seymour. When the King discovers their marriage, he imprisons William. Though he escapes with his bride, Arabella. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Arabella and William Captured
After escaping imprisonment, William Seymour, along with his wife Arabella are captured once again on their way to France, and taken to the Tower of London. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Death of Henry Frederick
1612, King James' first song Henry dies of typhoid at age 18, leaving Charles, James' youngest son as heir to the throne. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
-
Arabella's Death
Arabella starves herself while imprisoned in the Tower of London. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Death
King James I died on March 27, 1625 at Theobalds Park, Hertfordshire at the age of 58. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Charles Taking the Throne
Charles, youngest son of King James I, is ascended to the throne. http://www.britroyals.com/ -
Charles I Crowned King
After the death of his father, King James I, Charles as heir to the thorne is crowned King Charles I. http://www.britroyals.com/