The Timeline of Queen Elizabeth I

Smallpox

Jul 15, 1562

Queen Elizabeth nearly dies from smallpox.

Black Death

Aug 13, 1563

When the Black Death broke out in London, the queen ordered her court to be moved to Windsor Castle, She declared that anyone coming from London were to be hanged.

Imprisoned

Aug 13, 1568

The queen imprisons the Catholic Mary Queen of Scots at Fotheringay Castle.

Plots

Aug 13, 1569

Elizabeth exonerates Mary Queen of Scots from the charges made against her. Then, the Nevilles of Durham and Percys of Northumberland plot to overthrow Elizabeth I and reinstate Roman Catholicism. This failed but increased the Elizabeth;s distrust in Catholics. Later, the leaders are executed.

Excommunication

Nov 12, 1570

This was the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth by the Catholic church.

Declined!

Nov 14, 1575

Elizabeth declines to accept the sovereignty of the Netherlands.

A Sweetheart

Mar 10, 1578

The Queen sends 20,000 pounds to help the Dutch.

Conspiracy Involving Mary Queen of Scots

Oct 20, 1586

Sir Francis Walsingham discovers plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The leader of this plot was Anthony Babbington. Mary Queen of Scots is convicted of involvement in the Babbington plot

Executed!

Feb 8, 1587

Mary Queen of Scots is executed.

Betrayed

Aug 13, 1599

Earl of Essex (one of the queen's favorite people) was placed in charge of a large English army to suppress Irish rebels. Instead, Essex signed an unauthorized truce with the Earl of Tyrone - the greatest rebel.
Queen Elizabeth ordered his arrest.