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Padmé Amidala Naberrie's Timeline
Key Events in Padmé Amidala Naberrie's Star Wars Story
Padmé Amidala Naberrie was born in 46 BBY and died in 19 BBY.
Padmé Amidala Naberrie was a human stateswoman from the planet Naboo who served her people during the final decades of the Galactic Republic. Elected Queen of Naboo as a teenager, she rose to prominence during the Trade Federation's invasion of her homeworld, forging an alliance with the Gungans to liberate Naboo. After her royal terms ended, she became Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate, where she championed democracy, diplomacy, and a peaceful end to the Clone Wars, opposing the militarization of the Republic. Her secret marriage to Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker would prove fateful for the galaxy: pregnant with his children, she died in 19 BBY shortly after giving birth to the twins Luke and Leia, whose destinies would shape the fate of the galaxy for generations. She is remembered as an idealist whose commitment to freedom outlived her.
46 BBY - Birth on Naboo
Padmé Naberrie is born on Naboo to Ruwee and Jobal Naberrie, growing up alongside her older sister Sola.
~40 BBY - Early public service
As a child and young teenager, Padmé becomes involved in politics and humanitarian work, serving in the Apprentice Legislators and as a junior member of Naboo's government.
~33 BBY - Elected Queen of Naboo
At age fourteen, Padmé is elected Queen of Naboo, taking the regnal name Amidala and beginning her reign.
32 BBY - Invasion of Naboo
The Trade Federation blockades and invades Naboo. Aided by the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and meeting young Anakin Skywalker, Amidala escapes to Coruscant, calls for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum, then returns home to lead a Gungan-Naboo alliance that defeats the Federation.
~28 BBY - Senator of Naboo
After her terms as Queen conclude, Amidala is appointed to represent Naboo in the Galactic Senate, becoming a leading voice for democracy and peace.
22 BBY - Separatist Crisis and marriage
Targeted by assassination attempts over the Military Creation Act, Padmé is placed under Jedi protection and reunites with Anakin Skywalker. Following the Battle of Geonosis that opens the Clone Wars, she and Anakin secretly marry on Naboo.
22–19 BBY - The Clone Wars
Throughout the war, Senator Amidala undertakes numerous diplomatic missions, pursues peace initiatives, exposes corruption, and works to protect the Republic's democratic institutions while concealing her marriage to Anakin.
19 BBY - Pregnancy and Anakin's fall
Padmé becomes pregnant with Anakin's children. As the Clone Wars end and Order 66 is executed, Anakin turns to the dark side as Darth Vader. Padmé travels to Mustafar to reach him, only to be Force-choked by Anakin in his rage.
19 BBY - Death on Polis Massa
Taken to the medical facility on Polis Massa, Padmé gives birth to twins Luke and Leia before dying, having lost the will to live. Her death is concealed and she is later buried on Naboo, appearing pregnant to hide the twins' survival.
View Padmé Amidala Naberrie in our timeline:
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace, 32 BBY (14 years old)
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones, 22 BBY (24 years old)
- The Clone Wars (movie), 22 BBY (24 years old)
- The Clone Wars (TV series), 22 BBY (24 years old)
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, 19 BBY (27 years old)
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