Thomas Burstowe

Thomas Burstowe

Born 1537
Parents Henry Burstowe (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1537
    Born
  • Age c. 10
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 16
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 21
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age c. 43
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 50
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 51
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated
  • Age c. 63
    31 Dec 1600
    East India Company chartered
  • Age c. 66
    24 Mar 1603
    Accession of James I
    Reigned 1603–1625
  • Age c. 68
    5 Nov 1605
    Gunpowder Plot
  • Age c. 74
    1611
    King James Bible published
  • Age c. 79
    23 Apr 1616
    William Shakespeare dies