Elizabeth Tudor

King Edward Dies

Jul 6, 1533

King Edward VI dies of tuberculosis and he left the throne to 'the Lady Jane and her heir’s male’ (Elizabeth).

Elizabeth is Born

Sep 7, 1533

Queen Elizabeth I the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, is born

Elizabeth Proclaimed Queen

Jul 6, 1553

Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, and sister of Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen of England

Lady Jane Gray

Jul 10, 1553

Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen of England (Queen for just 9 days)

Deposed

Jul 19, 1553

Queen Jane was deposed as Queen.

Elizabeth Imprisoned

Mar 18, 1554

Princess Elizabeth was imprisoned in the Tower for eight weeks. Protestant rebellion, led by Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger, and rumors of Elizabeth's involvement have her imprisoned in the Tower of London on false charges.

Crowning

Jan 13, 1559

Elizabeth crowned Queen of England 1558-1603.

Excommunication

Nov 8, 1570

The excommunication of Elizabeth I by the Catholic Church.

Marriage

Jan 2, 1571

Marriage negotiations between Elizabeth and Henry, Duke of Anjou.

Sovereignty

Nov 14, 1575

Queen Elizabeth declines to accept the sovereignty of the Netherlands.

Marriage Hopeful

Aug 17, 1579

Francis, Duke of Anjou, visits Queen Elizabeth at Greenwich hoping to marry her.

Privy Council

Oct 12, 1579

The Privy Council fails to support Queen Elizabeth in the marriage treaty with the Duke of Anjou.

Marriage Treaty

Nov 7, 1581

A marriage treaty between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou is signed.

Death

Jun 15, 1584

Francis, Duke of Anjou dies.

Queen Dies

Mar 24, 1603

Queen Elizabeth dies of blood poisoning.