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Sep 7, 1533
The birth
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1534
Her parents
Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. -
Jan 15, 1559
She assumed the throne
She was born as a princess, but her mother, Ana Bolena, was executed when she was three years old, with which Isabel was declared an illegitimate daughter. However, after the death of her brothers Eduardo VI and María I, Isabel assumed the throne -
1560
First steps as queen.
She established an independent Protestant Church in Rome, which would later evolve into the current Church of England, of which he became the highest authority. -
1575
The succession of the throne
Elizabeth I saw marriage as a fact to share her throne and that is why she always rejected it. Since Elizabeth never wanted to name successors, Cecil was forced to proceed in secret, note 9 entering into negotiations with James VI of Scotland, who had strong, but unrecognized, rights to the crown. -
Queen's death
The queen's health remained uneventful until the fall of 1602, when a series of deaths within her group of friends plunged her into severe depression. In March, the queen is described as feeling unwell and looking depressed. While weakening, Elizabeth had not yet named a successor, and on her deathbed signaled to Cecil to leave James on the throne. Elizabeth passed away and Cecil and the council carried out their plans and named James as the new King of England.
