Elizabethan England - key events Flashcards
(18 cards)
1547
Henry VIII dies, Edward becomes king.
1547-9
Somerset’s reign as lord protector.
1549
Western and Kett rebellions, fall of Somerset.
1550
Northumberland made lord President of the council.
1552
Radical Protestant reforms.
1553
Death of Edward VI, plan to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, Mary I becomes queen.
1554
Wyatt’s rebellions, Marriage of Mary to Philip of Spain.
1555
Burnings of Protestants begin.
1558
Death of Mary and accession of Elizabeth.
1568
Mary QoS flees to England.
1569
Northern Rebellion.
1570
Elizabeth excommunicated.
1579
Marriage negotiations with duke of Alencon.
1587
Execution of Mary QoS.
1588
Spanish Armada defeated.
1594-1603
Tyrone rebellion in Ireland.
1601
Essex rebellion.
1603
Elizabeth dies.