5 facts of her life
7th September 1533
Princess Elizabeth is born, at Greenwich Palace, the daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. Catholics consider that her father is stilled married to his first wife. Catherine of Aragon.
Princess Elizabeth is born, at Greenwich Palace, the daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. Catholics consider that her father is stilled married to his first wife. Catherine of Aragon.
19th May 1536
Elizabeth's mother was executed. Henry subsequently has Elizabeth decreed illegitimate.
Elizabeth's mother was executed. Henry subsequently has Elizabeth decreed illegitimate.
15th January 1559
Elizabeth is crowned queen of England in Westminster Abbey.
Elizabeth is crowned queen of England in Westminster Abbey.
November 1569
Catholic nobles attempt to overthrow Elizabeth in the rising of the north.
Catholic nobles attempt to overthrow Elizabeth in the rising of the north.
24 March 1603
After a 44 year reign, Elizabeth dies at the age of 69.
After a 44 year reign, Elizabeth dies at the age of 69.