John Skipwith

John Skipwith

Born 7 DEC 1527 , Walmsgate, Lincolnshire, ENG
Died 5 NOV 1585
Parents Alice Dymoke (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    7 Dec 1527
    Born at Walmsgate, Lincolnshire, ENG
  • Age 6
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age 8
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age 19
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age 21
    29 Jun 1549
    Mother Alice died
  • Age 25
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age 30
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age 52
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age 57
    5 Nov 1585
    Died