Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1603. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
Scottish King James VI, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, becomes King James I of England in succession to Elizabeth I, uniting the English and Scottish crowns
Chinese uprising in the Philippines fails after 23,000 people are killed
First fleet of the Dutch East India Company under Admiral Steven van der Haghen departs for the East-Indies
Battle at Mellifont: English army under Lord Mountjoy beats Irish
Merga Bien arrested for witchcraft in Fulda, Germany, part of Fulda witch trials. She and about 250 people later burned at the stake.
First stones laid in Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
Roger Williams is born
Elizabeth I dies
Scottish King James VI, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, becomes King James I of England in succession to Elizabeth I, uniting the English and Scottish crowns
Chinese uprising in the Philippines fails after 23,000 people are killed
First fleet of the Dutch East India Company under Admiral Steven van der Haghen departs for the East-Indies
Battle at Mellifont: English army under Lord Mountjoy beats Irish
Merga Bien arrested for witchcraft in Fulda, Germany, part of Fulda witch trials. She and about 250 people later burned at the stake.
First stones laid in Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam