William West

William West

Born 1530
Died 1598
Parents Nickolas West (Father) Family
Marriage Unknown spouse Family Page
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1530
    Born
  • Age c. 4
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age c. 6
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age c. 15
    1545
    Father Nickolas died
  • Age c. 17
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 23
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 28
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age c. 35
    1565
    Son William born
  • Age c. 50
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 57
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 58
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated
  • Age c. 68
    1598
    Died