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Sep 7, 1533
Princess Elizabeth is born
Elizabeth, the second daughter of King Henry VIII, is born on 7 September, 1533 to his second wife, Anne Boleyn. -
May 19, 1536
Anne Boleyn is executed
Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth's mother, is executed, leaving Elizabeth illegitimate and untitled. King Henry immediately marries Jane Seymour, who produces a male heir, Prince Edward, in 1537. -
Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VIII dies
When King Henry VIII died, Elizabeth's younger half-brother became King Edward VI. -
Jan 25, 1553
King Edward VI dies
The young King dies at age 15. With Mary and Elizabeth reinstated as heirs, Mary takes the crown. -
Mar 18, 1554
Elizabeth is imprisoned
Mary and Elizabeth were raised with different religions, and Catholic Mary persecuted Protestants during her reign. Elizabeth is imprisoned in the Tower of London for a year for her supposed involvement in religious rebellions. -
Nov 17, 1558
Mary I dies
Mary falls ill in May 1558, and Elizabeth is named heir. -
Jan 13, 1559
Elizabeth Crowned Queen
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May 15, 1567
Mary, Queen of Scots Imprisoned
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Mary, Queen of Scots executed
Sir Francis Walsingham acts as Elizabeth's counsel on Catholic uprisings. He assembles a successful case against Mary, linking her to numerous plots on Elizabeth's life. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
EXACT DATE UNKNOWN
On July 12, 1588, the Spanish Armada sets sail to invade the southeast coast of England. Aided by bad weather, the English navy destroys the Armada. -
Queen Elizabeth I dies