Literary Timeline

Henry VII

1485

Henry Tudor defeats Richard III and takes throne as Henry VII. Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VIII-king-of-England

The English Renaissance

Period: 1485 to 1660

Elizabeth

1558

Elizabeth I reign begin. This is significant because she was a great leader and had many accomplishments like leading the defeat of the Spanish Armada which was the greatest military feat in history. Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-I

Thomas Kyd

1558

Thomas Kyd is born. This is significant becasue he was a very important figure in the development of the Elizbethian era.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/thomas-kyd

William Shakespeare

1564

William Shakespeare is born. This is significant because of the great plays he has written that are still relevant to this day.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://www.biography.com/writer/william-shakespeare

Northern Rebellion

1569

Northern England rebels on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots.This is significant because Northern England tried to overthrow Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://www.elizabethi.org/contents/rebellions/northern/

Elizabeth I Excommunicated

1570

The Catholic Church excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I. This is significant because this ends the reign of Elizabeth I.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/elizabeth-i/day-history/

Ben Jonson

1572

Ben Jonson is born. This is significant because his work made a lasting effect on stage comedy and popularized comedy.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Jonson

Massacre

1574

Bartholomew's Day Massacre occured in England. This was the cause of 10,000 deaths during the French Religion War.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Bartholomew%27s_Day_massacre

Francis Drake

1580

Francis Drake brings great treasures to England after his sail around the world. This is significant because he brought great riches to England.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francis-Drake

England War

1585

England is at war with Spain. This is significant because it was a great war between to nations.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Spanish_War_(1585%E2%80%931604)

Assassination Plot

1586

The Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary Queen of Scots on the throne is discovered.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babington_Plot

Spanish Armada

1588

English navy defeats Spanish Armada. This is significant because it was a great invasion into England.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Armada

Rebellion

1597

Ireland rebels against England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: http://www.theirishstory.com/2015/09/30/the-desmond-rebellions-part-ii-the-second-rebellion-1579-83/

Gunpowder Plot

1605

The Gunpowder Plot is foiled. This was a plot to blow up King James I of England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://theunredacted.com/gunpowder-plot-guy-fawkes-the-fall-guy/

Macbeth

1606

Macbeth is made. This is significant because it is piece of literature that is used in schools.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://nickelplatearts.org/stories/call-for-artists-keep-noblesville-beautiful-2/

JamesTown

1607

England established Jamestown colony.This is significant because this is when the start of america began or was about to begin.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/jamestown

France War

1627

England wars with France.This was a great war called the Anglo-French War and mostly was fought on the seas.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-French_War_(1627%E2%80%931629)

Civil War

1642

The English Civil War commences.This is significant because it was a big civil war over the governance if England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Civil_War

Execution of Charles I

1649

Charles I executed. This then led to the start of the reign of Charles II which is what restored the monarchy.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.onthisday.com/people/king-charles-i

Monarchy

1660

Monarchy restored with the accession of Charles II. This is significant because it restored the monarchy of England
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.onthisday.com/people/charles-ii