Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart

Born 1533
Died 1591
Parents James Stewart of Scotland (Father) Family
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation Earl of Orkney
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1533
    Born
  • Age c. 1
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age c. 3
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age c. 9
    14 Dec 1542
    Father James Stewart died
  • Age c. 14
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 20
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 25
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age c. 47
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 54
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 55
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated
  • Age c. 58
    1591
    Died