1585

Queen Elizabeth I and Knighthood Raleigh was knighted on January 6,1585 by Queen Elizabeth I. Raleigh made Queen Elizabeth mad by secretly marrying Bessie Throckmorton. The queen locked them in the Tower of London. They were released by Christmas. Select a Year from the Timeline 1552 | 1569 | 1584 | 1585 | 1587 | 1589 | 1595 | 1603 | 1614 | 1618