Yukta Gutta
Mrs. Manchester
IBMYP 7 History
10 May 2014
Queen Elizabeth I
“I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king-and a king of England too,” (“Elizabeth I” BBC). These were the words that came out of Queen Elizabeth’s mouth. She was the ruler of England from 1559 until her death in 1603. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. She was born on September 7, 1533 at the Greenwich Palace, London. (“Queen Elizabeth I” Royal). Elizabeth is best known for the Golden Age of England, also known as the Elizabethan Era (“Queen Elizabeth I” Bio), and also defeating the Spanish Armada. She was crowned queen on January 15, 1559 by Owen Oglethorpe, bishop of Carlisile at Westminster Abbey (“Elizabeth I”, Queen). Elizabeth was strong-minded, but was not a stubborn ruler. She always listened to everybody’s advice, and was devoted to her people. She was strong, able, and independent, but Elizabeth was flexible. She balanced the interests of different people in court (Frey, 341). It is said that she showed her father’s view of the monarchy, and showed great wisdom by refusing directly to the Parliament (“Elizabeth I” Britannia). Queen Elizabeth never married, because she thought that her husband would take over her power. She said that she was married to the people of England (Frey, 341). She never wanted to use the promises of marriage for political purposes (Elizabeth I BBC). England had it’s Golden Age under her rule. She supported education, fashion, literature, theater, and dance. She strengthened England’s economy. She also agreed to have English trading companies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. She was able to fund Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Rale...
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...Elizabeth I” Bio). It is believed that the deaths of her closest friends and advisors such as Leicester, Walshingham, Burghley, and Essex affected her so greatly, that it took her own life (“Elizabeth”). She was succeeded by James I, the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. Her death ended the house of Tudor, and the Stuart Dynasty was born (“Elizabeth I, Queen”). Queen Elizabeth was a strong ruler. She kept her head held high, despite the challenges she faced throughout her reign, and even before her rule. When she was the ruler of England, England had it’s Golden Age, and also defeated the Spanish Armada. When her country faced the roughest situations, she had the courage to stand up for herself and her country. Elizabeth had some qualities that some rulers never had. These qualities made her one of the most honored monarchs of the world, and she is till honored today.
Elizabeth I, from Greenwich, England, is recognized as one of the great rulers of the Western world. Growing up, tutors were astonished at the fact that she could play music and speak numerous languages. At age 25, she became queen. Her father, eldest sister, and brother had all died, which left her next in line for the throne. Though many people predicted that her reign would not last long, Elizabeth quickly disproved their underestimations
Elizabeth I was the queen of England from 1558 to 1603. Elizabeth I had many qualities of an absolute ruler and these qualities helped her to make a stronger England. Among the areas that Elizabeth I had absolute power were, her total control of politics in her country, her complete ability to use the military to keep and increase her power, and her complete influence over the social and cultural situation of England.
Queen Elizabeth I was crowned queen of England when she as only 25 years old (Queen Elizabeth I - Biography). She became the third queen to rule England in her own right. The first was older cousin Lady Jane Grey who was voted out after nine days in office. Second, was older sister Queen Mary I who exacted anyone who disagreed with her beliefs involving religion. Both of them were disasters to the country (Queen Elizabeth - Facts). England was struggling with money, war, and religious strife but Queen Elizabeth I was ready to take that burden and return England back to its former
During her entire rule, Elizabeth I allowed for England to reach an equilibrium in its religious affairs through “The Elizabethan Settlement”, or her religious compromise. The Book of Common Prayer, issued by the Edward VI’s advisor Thomas Cranmer, was restored by Elizabeth....
Empress Theodora rose from a low class background to becoming the Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Also Queen Elizabeth I helped England become more powerful. Both Empress Theodora, and Queen Elizabeth I made changes during their reigns that impacted their citizens.
Queen Elizabeth I was said to be one of the best rulers of England. Unlike rulers before her, she was a Protestant and not a Catholic. She was not stupid though. She did go to church and did everything that Catholics did to prevent getting her head cut off under the rules of her sister Mary. Elizabeth was very young when she came to rule. She was only 17 years old when her sister Mary died and she took over.
Queen Elizabeth lived a life full of adventure, good times, trials, and even sorrows. Being a queen is not always easy. Queen Elizabeth was well remembered and loved.
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Many people, in England, believe that there has always been one queen to stand above the rest. That queen was Elizabeth the 1st. She has made many accomplishments during her reign. From a compromise about what religion England would follow to defeating the Spanish Armada.
There are six-teen Sovereign State; Queen Elizabeth II is the queen of these states. These states are known as the Commonwealth Realms. During the toughest times Queen Elizabeth II helped and lead people through war and depression. She has made a positive impact on the UK and people world-wide.
” Grief is the price we pay for.” They have a king and queen in England but they don't have one in America. Her mom was the first queen but she died when Elizabeth was just over two years old. Elizabeth was born at 3 or 4pm. Queen Elizabeth was born in Greenwich England. Queen Elizabeth is 92 years her birthday is April 21, 1926. Her mother was Anne Boleyn and her father was
Queen Elizabeth was a woman wholly devoted to her country and brought it much prosperity and growth; these qualities made her the most respected leader of the entire history of England. Elizabeth nurtured and united England, and built and defeated one of the most powerful navy’s of her time. Elizabeth made England one of the most powerful countries during her reign. Queen Elizabeth I had a long, and a remarkably successful reign.
...th died in 1603, England was an expanding power with a rich and growing trade in the Netherlands, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and even Russia. In addition, the groundwork had been laid for the first English settlement in the New World, established in Virginia in 1607. The realm Elizabeth preserved against great odds was on its way to its status as a prime world power, while the sun of Spain was slowly sinking. At her death, England had passed through one of the greatest periods of its history--a period that produced William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, Francis Bacon, Walter Raleigh, Martin Frobisher, Francis Drake, and other notable figures in literature and exploration, a period that saw England, united as a nation, become a major European power with a great navy, a period in which English commerce and industry prospered and English colonization had begun.
Elizabeth has been proven to be one of the most popular monarchs in the history of the British. She had helped steady the nation after inheriting enormous debts from her sister Mary and helped England to avoid a crippling Spanish invasion and also she was able to prevent a religious civil war in England. Many have described her reign as the golden age of progress during which she had inspired her people to greatness. This view has not changed over the ages but has increased and she was credited with the birth of the British Empire
At the time of her birth, no one ever thought that Elizabeth would become queen of Great Britain. Elizabeth only got to enjoy the first ten years of her life with all the freedoms of being a royal without the pressures of being the heir apparent. She often took dancing and singing lessons. Her life took a major spin with the death of her grandfather, King George V. Her uncle became King Edward VIII, but he only ruled for about six months because he chose love over power. Edward appointed Elizabeth's father, Prince Albert, to become King. Soon the outbr...