Uncategorized Queen Bess Dies April 15, 2011 / On this day in history, Queen Elizabeth I, dies in the early morning hours of March 24th, 1603. She was 70 years old and had reigned as Queen for 44 of those 70 years succeeding her father King Henry VIII in 1558. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X