Thomas Gargrave Chosen Speaker
Thomas Gargrave becomes Speaker of Elizabeth's first Parliament as the new government introduces its religious and constitutional settlement.
Role range: 1559-1559
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Thomas Gargrave Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Gargrave through 5 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Gargrave, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1559–1559Years on this page
1559
Marriage Petition
Meets Elizabeth I & presents a petition requesting the Queen marry & provide an heir
Marriage Petition
Gargrave presents Commons petition urging Elizabeth to marry and provide an heir
Role range: 1559-1559
Petition
Meets Elizabeth I & presents a petition requesting the Queen marry & provide an heir
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Records, sources and methodology
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