Tag Archives: James VI and I

James VI of Scotland: the 13 month old king
On the 29th July 1567, James VI was crowned king of Scotland when he was just 13 months old.

The Gunpowder Plot and the discovery of Guy Fawkes
On the 5th November 1605, the Gunpowder Plot was foiled when Guy or Guido Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder that had been placed in an undercroft below the House of Lords in London.

Why was Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded in 1618?
On 29th October 1618 Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded for treason against James I in the Main Plot.