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1558
birthShe was two years old at the time of her brother's death in February 1561. She was under the guardianship of Sir William Petre, who referred to her once as his daughter. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1558 • Geneva becomes independent from the Canton of Bern. |
1572
Oct 23
Age: 14y
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marriageThomas Baker Ingatestone, Essex, England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1572 • The Sea Beggars hang nineteen previously imprisoned Roman Catholic priests, the 'Martyrs of Gorkum' at Brielle. |
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Age: 20y
1578
Age: 20y
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birth of childRichard Baker Sissinghurst, Kent, England ⇓ Most records say Joyce's Butlers family had resided in Kent for many genrations, and that her father was "of Ashford." His parents' families were of the area of Kent known as "Sissinghurst" at the time, however, which is most likely where he was born. At the time of his mother's death, it was mentioned that he was eleven years old, and this gives the rough estimate for his year of birth. 6 Sources ⇓ |
| 1578 • Battle of the Spoiling Dyke at Trumpan in northwest Scotland: the Clan MacLeod are victorious over the MacDonalds of Uist. |
1589
Age: 31y
| 1589 • Battle of Arques: King Henry IV of France's forces defeat those of the Catholic League under Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne (younger brother of Henry I, Duke of Guise). |