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Period: Sep 17, 1533 to
Elizabeth I
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Jun 12, 1537
Princess Elizabeth deemed Bastard child
According to Roman Catholic Church law Henry and Anne Boleyn were never technically married, deeming her a bastard child. -
Feb 13, 1542
Catherine Howard executed
After the execution of King Henry VIII's current wife Catherine, Elizabeth was devastated as Catherine was her cousin and they were very close. -
Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VIII's death
Edward VI, child of Henry and Jane Seymour, becomes king. Elizabeth is sent away to live with Katherine Parr. -
Jul 6, 1553
Mary I becomes Queen
After the death of Edward VI and the desposal of Lady Jane Grey, Mary, sister of Elizabeth, is announced as Queen. -
Mar 18, 1554
Elizabeth imprisoned
Mary Tudor imprisons Elizabeth because of her supposedly being involved in plans for her to take over the thrown. -
Nov 17, 1558
Death of Mary I
Elizabeth has now succeeded Mary, and makes the Protestant Anglican Church became the church of England once again. -
Jan 13, 1559
Elizabeth crowned Queen
Elizabeth finally crowned Queen of England! -
May 15, 1567
Imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots
Elizabeth believed Mary was a threat to the throne, so she had her imprisoned. -
Nov 7, 1581
Marriage treaty signed!
Although it was unusual for Elizabeth to marry, she was going to go through with the marriage to the Duke of Anjou. Sadly, they never ended up married and he died in 1584, -
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary was beheaded after being charged with treason for taking part in 3 different plans to assasinate Elizabeth, -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Elizabeth defeated the King Philip II after attempting to invade England.
