Reform of Church Worship
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted.
Role range: 1558-1603
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Elizabeth I Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow Elizabeth I through 434 dated historical records for England.
Elizabeth I, historical timeline
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1559–1560Years on this page
1559
Reform of Church-State Relations
The Act of Supremacy, Mary's legislation is swept away.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
Begins to restore the predominant position of the Church of England.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
Enforces the Protestant religion by law.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
Issues a proclamation permitting certain parts of the service to be read in English.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
Supreme power is vested in the Crown.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
The Act of Supremacy, Mary's legislation is swept away.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
The Act of Uniformity is passed, the worst penalty is imprisonment.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
The Act of Uniformity, restores the 2nd Edwardian Prayer Book.
Role range: 1558-1603
Supremacy
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted.
Role range: 1558-1603
1560
Alliance Elizabeth I and Scotland
Allows Elizabeth to protect Scotland
Role range: 1558-1603
Coup
The English try to help Scottish Protestant Lords overthrow the Catholic Mary of Guise
Role range: 1558-1603
English Intervention in Scotland
The Scots provide a force for an invasion of Scotland by France
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty of Berwick
Elizabeth authorizes support for the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty of Berwick
The English try to help Scottish Protestant Lords overthrow the Catholic Mary of Guise. England agrees to send Scotland support to preserve "their old freedom & liberty". Concludes an anti French Treaty with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
English Army at Prestonpans
Lord Grey is ordered to send the Army to join the Scots against the French
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
English Intervention
Elizabeth commits forces to aid Scottish Protestants against French influence
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Leith Assault Fails
Elizabeth's forces suffer a costly failure during the assault on Leith
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Cateau Cambresis Confirmed
The treaty preserves peace between England and France after Cateau Cambresis
Role range: 1558-1603
Alliance with Scottish Lords
The settlement confirms England's new understanding with Protestant Scottish lords
Role range: 1558-1603
Edinburgh English Crown Recognition
Obtains treaty provisions intended to prevent Francis II and Mary, Queen of Scots, from maintaining claims represented by the English royal arms.
Role range: 1558-1603
Edinburgh Foreign Troop Withdrawal
Secures an agreement requiring French and English forces to withdraw from Scotland after the collapse of French control there.
Role range: 1558-1603
Mary Stuart Arms Clause
Treaty terms require Francis and Mary to stop using English royal arms
Role range: 1558-1603
Intervention Ends
Elizabeth ends the Scottish intervention once French troops agree to depart
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty of Edinburgh
Elizabeth's commissioners agree terms ending English and French intervention in Scotland
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty of Edinburgh ends English and French intervention in Scotland
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty of Edinburgh
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. France & England will not interfere & hand over Government to a Scottish Council of 12. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland. Confirms the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
English Intervention in Scotland
The English army withdraws from Scotland
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Foreign Troop Withdrawal
Elizabeth's forces withdraw after the treaty requires foreign troops to leave Scotland
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1558-1603
Treaty Acceptance with Reservations
Elizabeth accepts settlement while remaining cautious over Calais and Mary Stuart's claims
Role range: 1558-1603
Treaty Ratification Withheld
Elizabeth withholds ratification because Mary and Francis do not renounce English arms
Role range: 1558-1603
Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
Role range: 1558-1603
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation. Elizabeth I is made Protector of the Scottish Church
Role range: 1558-1603
Reformation, The
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
Role range: 1558-1603
Suicide
An inquest says Dudleys wifes death was accidental
Role range: 1558-1603
Death of Elizabeth I
Announces the death of Dudleys wife
Role range: 1558-1603
Suicide
Possible suicide caused by Dudleys advances to Elizabeth
Role range: 1558-1603
Dudley Scandal
Amy Robsart's death damages prospects for any marriage between Elizabeth and Dudley
Role range: 1558-1603
Alliance Agreement with England
Scottish Lords want Arran to marry Elizabeth. Scottish Lords propose alliance with England
Role range: 1558-1603
Alliance Scottish Lords and England
Scottish Lords propose alliance with England
Role range: 1558-1603
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