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Sep 7, 1533
Elizabeth is born
Mother: Anne Boleyn
Father: Henry VIII
Location: Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, United Kingdom. -
May 19, 1536
Elizabeth's Mother is Beheaded
Falsely accused of witchcraft and conspiracy against the king. -
Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VIII dies
After King Henry VIII dies, Elizabeth's nine year old step brother, Edward VI, becomes king. -
Period: Nov 25, 1547 to Nov 25, 1548
Princess Elizabeth lives with Katherine Parr
Katherine Parr was Elizabeth's stepmother and she lived with her for around a year, -
Jul 6, 1553
King Edward VI dies and Mary becomes Queen
King Edward VI was Elizabeth's young stepbrother who died when he was just 15. After his death, their cousin, Lady Jane Grey became ruler only for 9 days before she died as well. Afterwards, Elizabeth's stepsister, Mary takes the crowm. -
Mar 18, 1554
Elizabeth is imprisoned
Queen Mary I imprisons Elizabeth for eight weeks on false charges. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth is named heir
After Mary dies in May 1558, she names Elizabeth as the heir. She is 25 year old when she is coronated and works closely with parliament and trusted advisers to rule by popular consent. -
Jan 13, 1559
Elizabeth becomes Queen
She is crowned Queen of England -
Jun 24, 1559
The Elizabethan Prayer Book is first used
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Jul 6, 1560
Treaty of Edinburgh is signed
This was a treaty between England, France, and Scotland. -
Sep 20, 1561
Treaty Signed at Hampton Court
Elizabeth signed this treaty to support the French Huguenots. -
Jan 2, 1571
Marriage negotiations
Marriage negotions are made between Elizabeth and Henry, DUke of Anjou -
Nov 14, 1575
Queen Elizabeth declines sovereignity over Netherlands
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Mar 10, 1578
Elizabeth aids Dutch
Queen Elziabeth sends 20,000 pounds to help Dutch. -
Aug 17, 1579
Duke of Anjou Visits
Francis, Duke of Anjou, hopes to marry and visits Queen Elizabeth at Greenwich. -
May 4, 1581
Elizabeth knights Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was the second person to circumnavigate the world only 50 years after Ferdinand Magellan. -
Nov 7, 1581
Marriage Treaty
A marriage treaty between Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Anjou is signed. -
Elizabeth protects the Netherlands
Queen Elizabeth issues a declaration saying that the Netherlands are under her protection. -
Treaty of Berwick is signed
Queen Elizabeth and King James VI of Scotland form a league. -
Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded
Mary is beheaded for numerous plots against Elizabeth'ss life. -
Queen Elizabeth I Dies
Location: Richmond Palace, Richmond, London, United Kingdom
Reign: 1558-1603 (45 Years)
Age: 70 years old
Burial Site: Henry VII Chapel, United Kingdom
