1st+Period+-+Elizabeth+I

=1st Period - Elizabeth I= By:Katherine G.

Date of birth:September 7,1533

Location of birth:Greenwich Palace

Parents’ names:King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

Family background:King Henry VIII wanted a son who would heir to the throne. When Elizabeth I was born he and Anne Boleyn were very upset. Elizabeth had a brother,Edward,and a sister,Mary. King Henry had Anne Boleyn's head cut off by the time Elizabeth was three.

Date of death:March 24,1603

Location of death/grave:Richmond Palace

Education:Elizabeth Tudor was clever and learned to read and translate Greek and Latin literature. She learned French and Italian and was a fine speech maker. At first she was taught by Katherine Ashley,and later had a series of tutors from Cambridge who were among the most learned scholars of their day.

Career:Elizabeth was queen of England and during that time endorsed the treaty of cateau - cambresis of 1559 and established peace with France. The English Navy defeated Spanish Armada,also. One of Elizabeth's problems while ruling had to do with religion. She had to deal with the division between the Catholics and Protestants,which could lead to civil war.

Legacy:Elizabeth's time ruling is known as the Golden Age. During that time, England reached the zenith of success in every aspect. Elizabeth finally got to rule in 1559,after her siblings had ruled and passed. Elizabeth was very energetic and thin. She loved to dance and had trouble finding a partner that could keep up with her. A nearly fatal attack of smallpox left scars on her face.

Additional/Interesting information:Elizabeth put those to death for their views,but in the 44 years had less people executed than her sister,Queen Mary,in two years. When Queen Mary died it was Elizabeth's turn to rule. She was dressed in a gown woven with gold and was carried in procession through London to her coronation. Elizabeth had no children and never married. People were worried about who was going to rule England after she died. So she had James I,son of Mary Queen of Scots,to rule in her place when she passed.

Sources Cited (Elizabeth I - 1st Period)

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