Birth of Francis Walsingham
Francis Walsingham is born in Kent and later becomes Elizabeth I's principal secretary, diplomat and organiser of intelligence networks.
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Francis Walsingham Biography and Timeline
Follow Francis Walsingham through 15 dated historical records for England.
Francis Walsingham, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1532–1587Years on this page
1532
1563
Parliamentary Service
Walsingham sits in Parliament during Elizabeth's second Parliament
Role range: 1563-1563
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
1565
Marriage
Negotiates possible marriage between Elizabeth I & Anjou, younger brother of Charles
1570
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of France
Role range: 1570-1573
1572
Walsingham Advances Alliance Negotiations
As English ambassador in France, Francis Walsingham helped advance diplomatic exchanges surrounding the Anglo-French alliance.
1573
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Role range: 1573-1590
Principal Secretary
Appointed Principle Secretary of State
Role range: 1573-1590
1581
Anjou Sovereignty Safeguards
Participates in negotiations that restrict Anjou's authority, protect English offices and laws, and prevent the proposed marriage from subordinating England to foreign interests.
Role range: 1573-1590
Alliance Francis Walsingham and partner not stated in source
Fails to secure an alliance against Spain
Role range: 1573-1590
1584
Bond of Association
Uses the Bond of Association to strengthen surveillance of Catholic conspiracies
Role range: 1573-1590
1586
Plot
Mary writes to Babington ploting against Elizabeth I & falls into Walsinghams trap
Role range: 1573-1590
Plot
Exposes the Babington plot
Role range: 1573-1590
1587
Casket Letters
Uses the "casket letters" to condem Mary Queen of Scots
Role range: 1573-1590
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Secures Marys conviction
Role range: 1573-1590
Records, sources and methodology
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