Succession
Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
Role range: 1558-1603
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Elizabeth I Biography and Timeline
Follow Elizabeth I through 434 dated historical records for England.
Elizabeth I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1158–1558Years on this page
1158
1533
Excommunication
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Role range: 1509-1547
Succession
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Role range: 1509-1547
Birth of Elizabeth I
Birth of Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn, in Greenwich Palace
Role range: 1558-1603
Baptism of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth is christened at Greenwich in the friars church.
Role range: 1558-1603
Christening
Christened & confirmed in a single ceremony at Greenwich in the Friars Church
Role range: 1558-1603
1534
Succession
An act of Parliament reinstates the succession of the daughters of Henry VIII
Role range: 1558-1603
1536
Legitimacy
Mary & Elizabeth are bastardized, succession going to Jane Seymours son Edward VI
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Mary & Elizabeth are bastardized, succession going to Jane Seymours son Edward VI
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Forced to sign an agreement that her parents marriage was invalid & is illegitimate
Role range: 1558-1603
1544
Legislation
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
Role range: 1558-1603
1546
Death of Elizabeth I
Death of Henry VIII, Elizabeth hears the news at Enfield
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Henry VIIIs will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Role range: 1558-1603
Will
Elizabeth & Mary are left an income of 3,000 pounds pa until they marry
Role range: 1558-1603
1553
Succession
Edward VI orders Mary & Elizabeth to be made "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Mary & Elizabeth become "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Escorts Mary during her entry in state into London
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
Meets Mary outside London & escorts her to the capital
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession
The Commons reverse the divorce of Catherine of Aragon, Mary is no longer illegitimate
Role range: 1558-1603
1554
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Mary orders Elizabeth to London for her own safety
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Questioned for 3 weeks in Whitehall, no links found between Elizabeth & the rebellion
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Rowed through traitors gate
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Jubillant crowds mistakenly believe Elizabeth has been freed
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Moves to Richmond en route to Woodstock after 2 months in the Tower. Jubillant crowds mistakenly believe Elizabeth has been freed
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Saved from execution by Philip who wants a hold over England should Mary die childless
Role range: 1558-1603
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Imprisoned for 3 months. Convinced she will be executed, asks for a French swordsman with a sharp sword
Role range: 1558-1603
Execution
Saved from execution by Philip who wants a hold over England should Mary die childless
Role range: 1558-1603
1555
Diplomatic Mission to London
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Role range: 1558-1603
Marriage
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Role range: 1558-1603
1556
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The plot is betrayed to Cardinal Pole & the plotters are arrested & put in the Tower
Role range: 1558-1603
Gunpowder Treason Plot
A failed plot to replace Mary with Elizabeth
Role range: 1558-1603
Marriage
Elizabeth is summoned to court by Mary to marry Emmanuel Philibert
Role range: 1558-1603
Marriage
Mary sends Elizabeth back to Hatfield after she refuses to marry Emmanuel Philibert
Role range: 1558-1603
1557
Marriage
Philip II visits England to arrange marriage between Elizabeth I & Emmanuel Philibert
Role range: 1556-1598
1558
Succession Recognized
The Privy Council recognizes Elizabeth as Mary I's successor
Role range: 1558-1603
Succession Decision
Elizabeth is informed that the Privy Council has accepted her succession
Role range: 1558-1603
Accession
Elizabeth succeeds after the death of Mary I
Role range: 1558-1603
Accession
Elizabeth succeeds Mary as Queen of England
Role range: 1558-1603
Records, sources and methodology
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