James VI and I
The infant James VI was crowned King of Scotland at Stirling.
In context
- When
- Tuesday, July 29 1567459 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 16th century · 1560s
- Calendar
- Julian — as recorded at the time
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.
At a glance
Dates: From 1567.
What happened
The infant James VI was crowned King of Scotland at Stirling.
July 29 through the years
Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.
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- 20102010 Kasai River ferry capsizing
- 2013Granges-près-Marnand train crash
- 2015Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
- 20192019 Altamira prison riot
- 2021International Space Station
- 20242024 Southport stabbings
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- July 24Mary, Queen of ScotsMary, Queen of Scots, was forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son, who became James VI.
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Questions about this entry
When did James VI and I happen?
July 29 1567 — 459 years ago, on a Tuesday.
Is this a Julian or a Gregorian date?
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