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Sep 7, 1533
Birth
Elizabeth was born at Greenwich Palace to Anne and Henry. -
May 19, 1536
Death of mother Anne
Her mother Anne was beheaded before Elizabeth turned three years old because she could not produce a son. Elizabeth was the first born. When her mother became pregnant again, Elizabeth's father hoped for a son. When Anne gave birth, they learned the son was already deceased (stillborn). -
Nov 17, 1558
Elected Queen
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Jan 1, 1559
The Church
During the year of 1559, Queen Elizabeth started to view the Religious Settlement as an Act of State. Although she did not establish the church itself, she used her power as a queen and helped to make it more secure and permanent. -
Jan 12, 1559
Tower of London
Queen Elizabeth stayed at the Tower of London before making her procession to Westminister Abbey. -
Jan 15, 1559
Coronation
Westminister Abbey -
Mary Queen of Scots Death
Queen Mary was a huge threat to Queen Elizabeth, so she signed her death warrant allowing her to be killed at Fotheringhay. -
Death
Elizabeth died at Richmond Palace and was succeded by James 1. -
Date of Burial
Westminister Abbey