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The Stuarts were monarchs of Britain and Ireland and its growing empire until the death of Queen Anne in 1714, except for the period of the Commonwealth between 1649 and 1660. [ note 3] 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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- James I
- Charles I
- Charles II
- James II
- Mary II & William of Orange
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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...
Learn about the six monarchs who ruled the House of Stuart from 1603 to 1714, a period of political, religious and cultural change. Discover their achievements, challenges, controversies and fates in this article from History Hit.
- Sarah Roller
The Stuarts were the first kings of the United Kingdom, reigning from 1603 to 1714. They faced religious, political and social challenges, such as civil war, execution, republic and Glorious Revolution.
- 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.
Aug 12, 2024 · House of Stuart, royal house of Scotland from 1371 and of England from 1603, when James VI inherited the English throne as James I. It was interrupted in 1649 by the establishment of the Commonwealth but was restored in 1660. It ended in 1714, when the British crown passed to the house of Hanover.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the Stuart era (1603–1714), when England and Scotland were united under one crown, but faced civil wars, religious conflicts and political turmoil. Explore the stories of James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, William III and Mary II, and how they shaped the nation's history and culture.
Sep 19, 2022 · The Stuarts went on to rule over both kingdoms until the death of Queen Anne in 1714. In this collection, we examine in detail the reigns of the key Stuart monarchs north and south of the border. The House of Stuart provided a transition from the late medieval Tudors to the early modern Hannovers.
