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Why were they important? Who were they? Henry VIII The Tudors William Shakespeare Elizabeth I What did they do? Anne Boleyn When were they around?

Tudor timeline 1553 Mary I becomes Queen and is 1485 quickly known as Battle of ‘Bloody Bosworth Mary’ Henry VII becomes King of England 1570 -77 Drake 1509 discovers thedies, West. Henry Indies Henry VII and thenthe sails right VIII becomes new around King the globe 1485 If the words are red, click on the picture to find out more 1525 1558 Elizabeth I becomes 1492 -98 Queen. Under The ‘Ageher of reign England becomes Discovery’ begins: very powerful John Cabot leads the way 1534 Henry creates the Church of England so he can get divorced. He ended up marrying 1588 6 times The Spanish Armada are defeated by Drake 1547 Edward VI becomes king at the age of 9, but 1591 dies suddenly at 16 William Shakespeare’s first play was performed 1560 1603 1553 Elizabeth I, the last Ladyof Jane the Grey Tudors, dies. was Queen for only of King James 9 days – thetakes over Scotland shortest reign ever England

The Battle of Bosworth • The battle was fought between the armies of Richard III and Henry VII, who were distant relatives • It was called the ‘War of the Roses’ because each side of the family was represented by a different coloured rose • Richard’s army was larger but was nonetheless beaten Find out more Henry VII becomes King • Henry was crowned King after winning the battle • His name was Henry Tudor and thus he was the first ‘Tudor’ King • He bought peace to England after 85 years of civil war Back to timeline

The ‘Age of Discovery’ • Other countries like France and Spain were exploring the globe and becoming rich doing so • John Cabot left in 1497 and was trying to find a shorter route to Asia. Unfortunately America was in the way! • He returned home to a hero’s welcome • England’s colonisation of large parts of the globe began Find out more Back to timeline

Henry VIII creates the Church of England • Henry’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, did not bear him a son • After 20 years, he wanted to get a divorce, which was not permitted by the Catholic Church • He told Cardinal Wolsey to ask the Pope for special permission, but he was refused • Henry used this as a reason to create the ‘Church of England’, with himself as the ‘Supreme Head’ • His first act was to divorce Catherine of Aragon Find out more Back to timeline

Henry and his six wives • Having divorced Catherine of Aragon, Henry quickly married Anne Boleyn, but had her beheaded at the Tower of London • His third wife, Jane Seymour, finally bore him a son, but died a few days later. Henry was heartbroken • Katherine Howard was accused of adultery and beheaded • When he died at the age of 55 in 1547 he was married to Katherine Parr Find out more Back to timeline

‘Bloody Mary’ • Mary became Queen having overseen the execution of Lady Jane Grey • She was a staunch Catholic and set about making England Catholic once again • She is called ‘Bloody Mary’ because of how she dealt with those who would not return to the Catholic Church • She made examples of many people by burning them in public Find out more Back to timeline

The Virgin Queen • Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and was only 25 when she came to the throne • She immediately reinstalled the Church of England to power • She was determined to increase England’s power and strongly supported explorers like Drake and Raleigh in their efforts to increase England’s wealth • She was successful and England became the most powerful nation in the world • She swore never to marry and was hence known as the Virgin Queen Find out more Back to timeline

Defeating the Spanish Armada • • Phillip II, King of Spain, wanted England to be a Catholic country again so decided to invade He sent 131 ships with 33, 000 soldiers, to attack England’s shores Sir Francis Drake was made the head of the Navy and told by Elizabeth I, despite having only half their strength, to keep the Armada at bay He was successful for two reasons: 1. He was a great tactician and out -thought his enemy 2. The Northerly winds did not help the Spanish and pushed them into the English ships Find out more Back to timeline