King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625). James VI and I was born on 19 June 1566 in what is now the United Kingdom. James VI and I is remembered as a poet, writer and monarch, a citizen of the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England. Notable works include “Daemonologie”, “The True Law of Free Monarchies” and “Basilikon Doron”. Positions held included Monarch of Scotland and Monarch of England.
Before and after
- 1565Construction of Agra Fort
- 1565The Hunters in the Snow
- from 1565 to 1898Spanish–Moro conflict
- 11 March 1565Founding of Rio de Janeiro
- 19 June 1566Birth of James VI and I
- from 6 August 1566 to 8 September 1566Siege of Szigetvár
- 6 September 1566Death of Suleiman the Magnificent
- 1567Construction of Stari Most
- 15 May 1567Birth of Claudio Monteverdi
More in Art, literature & culture
- 31 October 1517Origins of Lutheranism
- 10 November 1517Origins of Protestantism
- 1532Publication of The Prince
- from 1545 to 1648Counter-Reformation
- 1563Construction of Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- 1622Publication of Othello
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 16th century.