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Queen Elizabeth I

By kbcurrie
  • Date of Birth
    Jan 25, 1533

    Date of Birth

  • May 19, 1536

    Henry VIII was executed

    Elizabeth grew up fatherless, already giving her the ability to be strong without a man in her life.
  • Mar 4, 1554

    Capture

    Elizabeth was captured and taken to the Tower of London. This was proof of just how much she had to deal with and fight during her reign.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Coronation

    Elizabeth is crowned at 25
    Officially crowning the queen gave her the power to rule her people as she pleased and make the decisions she wanted.
  • The Use of the Elizabethan Prayer Book
    Jan 24, 1559

    The Use of the Elizabethan Prayer Book

    This was a religious book that the queen thought everyone should abide by because she didn't believe in polytheism.
  • English troops overtake the French
    Jul 6, 1560

    English troops overtake the French

    The French are defeated by the English and this event is later resolved with a peace treaty appoved by the queen.
  • Jul 20, 1562

    Near death

    Queen almost dies from smallpox. Had her life ended, many of the things she did following this time would'nt have happened.
  • Apr 24, 1564

    Peace of Troyes

    Between England and France
    This was important because there was once a battle between the two powerhouses and to say that there was peace was an accomplishment.
  • Deposition of Elizabeth
    Sep 27, 1569

    Deposition of Elizabeth

    Pope Pius V tries to remove the queen from her postion during rebellion.
    She constantly had scandalous people around her that were trying to destroy her strength is what kept her in position.
  • Sir Francis Walsingham cheif spy master
    Dec 21, 1573

    Sir Francis Walsingham cheif spy master

    The queen appoints him as the first cheif spy master.
    Spies were almost necessary during these times because people weren't to be trusted and most of the time, those people were next to you everyday.
  • Nov 14, 1575

    Declines Power Over Netherlands

    More land meant more power/wealth, so when Elizabeth declined this land, it didn't weaken her, but it definitely could've been promising.
  • Sep 27, 1577

    Alliance

    Between Englad and France
    After the Treaty of Troyes, eventually these two parties were brought even closer with this alliance also approved by Elizabeth.This was crucial for protection and power.
  • Marraige Treaty
    Nov 21, 1581

    Marraige Treaty

    This treaty was signed for the queen and Duke of Anjou.
    Queen Elizabeth was thought to be a woman who had no interest in marital affairs, but when she agreed to this, she was viewed differently.

  • Takes Control of Netherlands

    After declining it at first, the queen took control of the Netherlands because, as a great leader, she knew they'd benefit from her protection.
  • Mary Queen of Scots executed

    Mary Queen of Scots executed

    This was a key event during this time because Mary was very deceitful and sneaky, trying on numerous occasions to depose or destroy Elizabeth.

  • English defeat Spanish Armada

    The Spanish outnumbered the English and all odds were against them. However, the Spanish were defeated by the English under the rule of Queen Elizabeth.
  • Charter for East India Company

    Charter for East India Company

    This was pivotal because it alowed for certain trade routes to now be accessed, which stregthened power and increased wealth.

  • Death of Queen Elizabeth I

    The loss of a great ruler who had made so many choices for the benefit of her people was unfortunate.