Elizabethan England - key events Flashcards
1
Q
1547
A
Henry VIII dies, Edward becomes king.
2
Q
1547-9
A
Somerset’s reign as lord protector.
3
Q
1549
A
Western and Kett rebellions, fall of Somerset.
4
Q
1550
A
Northumberland made lord President of the council.
5
Q
1552
A
Radical Protestant reforms.
6
Q
1553
A
Death of Edward VI, plan to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, Mary I becomes queen.
7
Q
1554
A
Wyatt’s rebellions, Marriage of Mary to Philip of Spain.
8
Q
1555
A
Burnings of Protestants begin.
9
Q
1558
A
Death of Mary and accession of Elizabeth.
10
Q
1568
A
Mary QoS flees to England.
11
Q
1569
A
Northern Rebellion.
12
Q
1570
A
Elizabeth excommunicated.
13
Q
1579
A
Marriage negotiations with duke of Alencon.
14
Q
1587
A
Execution of Mary QoS.
15
Q
1588
A
Spanish Armada defeated.
