30 September 1566ParliamentElizabeth I
Opening day of Parliament
Historical records for England in 1566, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Opening day of Parliament
Parliament discusses Elizabeth's succession
The House of Lords decides to petition Elizabeth I for a marriage & successor. Parliament discusses linking the subsidy Bill to a declaration about the succession
Declares in Parliament that Elizabeth I should settle the succession
Privy Councillors & the Commons agree to petition Elizabeth I regarding her succession
Fails to persuade Parliament that Elizabeth I is commited to declaring a marriage
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession
Summons a deputation from the Lords & Commons to present her case. Answers Parliament by saying that her marriage & succession are her affair
Birth of Robert Devereux, son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
Writes verses for James VIs christening
The Countess of Argyl attends on Elizabeth's behalf. Godparent to James VI, sends a gold font
Publication of "Advertisements"
Sends Throckmorton to free Mary from "them that by nature & law are subject to her"
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Signs a bond at Craigmillar with other nobles to rid Mary of Darnley
Prposes a voyage to the north west passage in "Discourse on a North-West Passage to India"
Issues the Book of Advertisements for Church services
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession. Will not name a successor after pressure from the Privy Council, Lords & Commons. During a meeting of the Council refuses to be "buried alive" by naming her succesor
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