Elizabeth I10 October 1562
Elizabeth falls dangerously ill with smallpox and the succession becomes urgent
England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Elizabeth falls dangerously ill with smallpox and the succession becomes urgent
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