Elizabeth I

Historical eventNovember 171558

Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I became Queen of England and of Ireland, marking the beginning of the Elizabethan era.

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When
Thursday, November 17 1558468 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1550s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1558.

What happened

Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on history and culture, gave name to the Elizabethan era.

November 17 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1558Elizabeth I
  2. 1997Luxor
  3. 1997Luxor massacre
  4. 2000Alberto Fujimori
  5. 2000Landslide
  6. 2003Arnold Schwarzenegger
  7. 2009University of East Anglia
  8. 2012Manfalut train–bus collision
  9. 2013Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363
  10. 2013Tornado outbreak of November 17, 2013
  11. 2019COVID-19

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When did Elizabeth I happen?

November 17 1558 — 468 years ago, on a Thursday.

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