The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613. There were fireworks, masques (small, choreography-based plays), tournaments, and a mock-sea battle or naumachia. Preparations involved the construction of a "Marriage room", a hall adjacent to the 1607 Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace. The events were described in various contemporary pamphlets and letters.
King James I's daughter Elizabeth marries Frederick V of the Palatinate
The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613.
Historical Significance
The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613.
Events Before
Mughal prince Khurram, future Emperor Shah Jahan (20), marries Arjumand Banu Begum (19), the future Mumtaz Mahal, for wh
Mughal prince Khurram, future Emperor Shah Jahan (20), marries Arjumand Banu Begum (19), the future Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he later built the Taj Mahal
Anne Hutchison, nee Marbury, marries William Hutchison in London
Anne Hutchison, nee Marbury, marries William Hutchison in London
German astronomer Simon Marius is the first to observe the Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope, describing it as "like
German astronomer Simon Marius is the first to observe the Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope, describing it as "like a candle seen at night through a horn"
First observation of Neptune - Galileo observes and records a "fixed star" without realizing it is a planet
First observation of Neptune - Galileo observes and records a "fixed star" without realizing it is a planet
Bermuda officially becomes part of the Englisg Colony of Virginia
Bermuda officially becomes part of the Englisg Colony of Virginia
Events After
English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London
English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London
American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe
Pocahontas (US: , UK: ; born Amonute, also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the...
Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Ad
Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Addled Parliament
Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms
Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms
Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt
Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt
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English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London
English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London
The Roman Inquisition delivers injunction to Galileo demanding he abandon his belief in heliocentrism, which states the
The Roman Inquisition delivers injunction to Galileo demanding he abandon his belief in heliocentrism, which states the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 14, 1613?
- The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613. There were fireworks, masques (small, choreography-based plays), tournaments, and a mock-sea battle or naumachia. Preparations involved the construction of a "Marriage room", a hall adjacent to the 1607 Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace.
- Why is King James I's daughter Elizabeth marries Frederick V of the Palatinate significant?
- The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613.