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- In total, nine Stewart/Stuart monarchs ruled Scotland alone from 1371 until 1603, the last of whom was James VI, before his accession in England.
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In total, nine Stewart/Stuart monarchs ruled Scotland alone from 1371 until 1603, the last of whom was James VI, before his accession in England. Two Stuart queens ruled the isles following the Glorious Revolution in 1688: Mary II and Anne.
- James I
- Charles I
- Charles II
- James II
- Mary II & William of Orange
- Anne
James became King James VI of Scotland at just over a year old, following the forced abdication and imprisonment of his mother Mary. Regents ruled in his place until 1578, and James became King of England and Ireland following the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603 – as a great-great-grandson of King Henry VII, James had a relatively strong claim t...
Known as the only English king to have been executed, Charles exacerbated tensions between the crown and Parliament to the extent that relations completely broke down. Charles was a firm believer in the Divine Right of Kings – the notion that the monarch was accountable to God alone. Ruling for 11 years without Parliament, many perceived his action...
Charles II was restored to the English throne in 1660, and he was popularly nicknamed the Merry Monarch for his hedonistic court and decadent lifestyle. Beyond his penchant for luxury and his many mistresses,Charles also proved a relatively adept monarch. Despite his own belief in religious tolerance, he accepted the Clarendon Code (four acts passe...
James inherited the throne in 1685 from his brother Charles. Despite his Catholicism, his hereditary right to the throne meant his accession had widespread support from Parliament. This support was quickly squandered when James attempted to push through legislation which would allow for more religious tolerance. Whilst Parliament did not like his r...
Mary II, the eldest daughter of James II, had married William of Orange in 1677: both were Protestant, making them popular candidates for rulers. Shortly after their accession, the Bill of Rights was passed – one of the most important constitutional documents in English history – cementing Parliament’s authority over the Crown. Whilst William was a...
Mary’s younger sister Anneoversaw the 1707 Acts of Union, which united the kingdoms of England and Scotland into the single state of Great Britain, as well as the greater development of party factions within the British political system. Anne favoured the Tories, who were more supportive of the Anglican Church, whereas the Whigs tended to have more...
- Sarah Roller
11 min read. The House of Stewart (or ‘Stuart’ as it later became) was established by Robert II of Scotland during the late 14th century and the Stuart rule spanned from 1371 to 1714. Initially rulers of Scotland only, the dynasty also went on to inherit the Kingdoms of England and Ireland.
The Stuart dynasty reigned in England and Scotland from 1603 to 1714, a period which saw a flourishing Court culture but also much upheaval and instability, of plague, fire and war. It was an age of intense religious debate and radical politics.
- James I (1603 – 1625) The accession of James VI of Scotland as James I of England, united the countries of England and Scotland under one monarch for the first time.
- Charles I (1625 – 1649) Charles I came to the throne after his father’s death. He did not share his father’s love of peace and embarked on war with Spain and then with France.
- Interregnum Oliver Cromwell (1649 – 1658) In 1649, Oliver Cromwell took the title Lord Protector of the newly formed republic in England, known as the Commonwealth.
- Charles II (1660 – 1685) After the execution of his father in 1649, Charles assumed the title Charles II of England, and was formally recognised as King of Scotland and Ireland.
In total, nine Stewart/Stuart monarchs ruled Scotland alone from 1371 until 1603, the last of whom was James VI, before his accession in England. Two Stuart queens ruled the isles following the Glorious Revolution in 1688: Mary II and Anne.
May 25, 2024 · The Stuart dynasty, which ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1603 to 1714, was a period of immense political, religious, and social upheaval. The six monarchs who reigned during this era – James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, Mary II & William III, and Anne – each left their mark on British history.
