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Elizabeth I

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  • Sep 7, 1533

    Born

    Born
    Elizabeth I is born in Greenwich as "Elizabeth," with no title or surname.
  • Period: Sep 7, 1533 to

    The Life of Elizabeth I

  • Nov 17, 1558

    Death of Mary I

    Death of Mary I
    Elizabeth's sister, Mary I, dies and Elizabeth ascends to the throne.
  • Jan 15, 1559

    Coronation

    Coronation
    Elizabeth is crowned Queen Elizabeth I.
  • Feb 1, 1563

    Establishes Anglican Church

    Establishes Anglican Church
    Elizabeth I establishes a national Church of England, and further breaks ties between the papacy and the crown.
  • Feb 1, 1570

    Excommunication

    Excommunication
    Elizabeth I is excommunicated from the Catholic Church by Pope Pius V.
  • Mar 18, 1581

    Oppression of Catholics

    Oppression of Catholics
    Elizabeth I jointly passes legislation with parliament imposing heavy fines for Catholics who hear mass.
  • May 4, 1581

    Knighted Sir Francis Drake

    Knighted Sir Francis Drake
    Elizabeth I knights the pirate Francis Drake, making him an English privateer. Sir Francis Drake is succesful in many exploits therafter.

  • The Babbington Plot

    The Babbington Plot
    A plot to assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots unfolds. Ultimately, it fails.

  • The Battle of Gravelines

    The Battle of Gravelines
    The Spanish Armada of 132 ships is defeated by the English fleet of 34 ships and 163 armed merchant vessels.

  • Died

    Died
    Elizabeth I dies of blood poisoning in Richmond Palace.