Elizabeth I vs William Byrd
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Compare the life timelines of Elizabeth I (1533–1603) and William Byrd (1540–1623) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 63 years, from 1540 to 1603.
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Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
- — Born at Greenwich Palace Verified
- — Acceded to the English throne Verified
- — Crowned at Westminster Abbey
- — English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada Verified
- — Died at Richmond Palace Verified
William Byrd (1540–1623)
- — Born in London Verified
- — Appointed organist and master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral Verified
- — Sworn in as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal Verified
- — Granted a royal patent for music printing with Thomas Tallis Verified
- — Published Psalmes, Sonets and Songs and Songs of Sundrie Natures Verified
- — Published three Latin Mass settings for Catholic use Verified
- — Moved to Stondon Massey in Essex Verified
- — Published the two books of Gradualia Verified
- — Died at Stondon Massey, Essex Verified