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The year 1603 was a very important time, especially for England! It marked the end of an era and the start of a new one. This year saw big changes in leadership and new beginnings for many people around the world.

What Happened in 1603?

A New King for England

The biggest news in 1603 was about the English throne. On March 24, Queen Elizabeth I passed away. She had been Queen for a very long time, since 1558, and was a powerful ruler. Her death meant a new king would take over.

Just a few months later, on July 25, James VI of Scotland became King James I of England. This was a huge moment because it united the crowns of Scotland and England under one ruler for the first time. He was crowned in a special ceremony, starting a new royal family line called the House of Stuart in England.

Important Trading Posts

Far away from England, in a place called Banten (which is now part of Indonesia), something else important happened. On February 25, the first permanent Dutch trading post was set up there. This was a big step for the Dutch, as they were becoming very active in global trade. Trading posts like this helped countries exchange goods and ideas across the world.

Who Was Born in 1603?

  • March 18 – John IV of Portugal: He later became the King of Portugal and helped his country regain its independence.
  • Abel Tasman: A famous Dutch explorer who discovered Tasmania and New Zealand.

Who Passed Away in 1603?

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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades: 1570s  1580s  1590s  – 1600s –  1610s  1620s  1630s
Years: 1600 1601 1602 – 1603 – 1604 1605 1606

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