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Sep 7, 1533
Birth
Born: 7 September 1533
Greenwich Palace -
Nov 17, 1558
Mary Dies
News of Mary's death on November 17 1558 -
Nov 17, 1558
Becomes Queen
Became Queen: 17 November 1558 -
Jan 15, 1559
Coronation
On January 15, 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen by Owen Oglethorpe, bishop of Carlisle at Westminster Abbey, a little less than two months after the death of Mary I. -
Mary's Execution
Mary was a threat. Eventually, a plot serious enough arose in Mary's name and Elizabeth sign her death warrant. Mary was executed in 1587, on February 8th, at Fortheringhay. -
Spanish Armada
The greatest military threat to Elizabeth's reign came a year later, 1588, when the Armada from Spain sailed toward the tiny island nation. England prevailed and was on its way towards becoming the supreme naval power that it was in the 1600 and 1700s. -
Puritan Influence
In the final years of her reign Elizabeth faced the challenges of increasing Puritain influence and the rebellion of Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex. February 8th 1601. -
Elizabeth's Death
Died: 24 March 1603 -
Succession
Succeeded by James I (James VI of Scotland), the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. The Tudor dynasty ended and passed to the Stuarts. -
United Crowns
In 1603, the kingdoms of Scotland and England were finally united under one crown.
