The game of golf was banned by King James II in 1457 not 1947. The game was banned because it was becoming more popular than the national sport of archery.
January 28, 1457. :)
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King Henry VII was born on 28 January 1457
King Henry VII of England was born on January 28, 1457.
King Henry VII of England was born on January 28, 1457.
Golf was banned in Scotland in 1457 through an Act of Parliament. King Jams II is said that his soldiers were being distracted from enhancing their archery skills by playing golf and football.
I believe it was because King James II wanted his archers wanted to focus less on golf and more on archery practice. Also, I also have heard he banned it because "it looketh like a silly game."
Guy Fawkes attempted to assassinate King James the first... but failed and was executed for treason.
King Ladislaus Posthumus of Bohemia and Hungary died on November 23, 1457 at the age of 17.
Guy Fawkes tried to assasinate King James I of England/James VI of Scotland for he was a different religion to Guy Fawkes.Hope Helpful :P
King Ladislaus Posthumus of Bohemia and Hungary died on November 23, 1457 at the age of 17.