6 events with tag "James I"
1603
ID: 3446
March 24, 1603
James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England - Inherits kingdom where his mother executed as Catholic - Brings Scottish witch-hunting zeal and unknowingly, nascent Masonic organization to England
ID: 3446
1612
ID: 3456
Lancashire Witch Trials (Pendle Witches) - James's 'Daemonologie' cited as legal authority - 10 executed based on spectral evidence
ID: 3456
1615
ID: 3462
James VI/I becomes more skeptical - Exposes fraudulent boy claiming demonic possession - Orders punishment for false accusers - Yet Scottish lodges continue developing
ID: 3462
1619
ID: 3466
August 1619
Frederick V elected King of Bohemia - Accepts crown against James I's advice - Seen as fulfillment of Rosicrucian prophecies
ID: 3466
1621
ID: 3472
Public pressure forces token response from James I - London crowds demand 'War for the Princess!' - But James still pursuing Spanish marriage while Elizabeth in exile
ID: 3472
1625
ID: 3476
March 27, 1625
James I dies - Legacy of betrayal: Abandoned Protestant cause for illusory peace - Elizabeth remains in exile as 'Winter Queen' - Protestant verdict: 'He kept peace by surrendering to Rome'
ID: 3476