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The Coronation of Elizabeth I: January 1559
On 17 November 1558, Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, following the death of her half-sister Mary I.
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Jan 1410 min read


The Death of Mary I and Accession of Elizabeth I - 17 November 1558
On This Day (17 Nov) in 1558, Mary I, Queen of England, died at St James's Palace, possibly from uterine cancer.
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Nov 17, 20246 min read
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