Joan Bristow

Joan Bristow

Born 1542 , Merstham
Baptised 20 APR 1542 , Merstham
Parents John Bristow (Father) Family
Joan (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1542
    Born at Merstham
  • Year of birth
    20 Apr 1542
    Baptised at Merstham
  • Age c. 5
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 11
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 16
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age c. 31
    Dec 1573
    Father John died
  • Age c. 38
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 45
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 46
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated
  • Age c. 58
    31 Dec 1600
    East India Company chartered
  • Age c. 61
    24 Mar 1603
    Accession of James I
    Reigned 1603–1625
  • Age c. 63
    5 Nov 1605
    Gunpowder Plot
  • Age c. 69
    1611
    King James Bible published
  • Age c. 74
    23 Apr 1616
    William Shakespeare dies
  • Age c. 78
    Sep 1620
    The Mayflower sails for America