Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on history and culture, gave name to the Elizabethan era.
Background
- Born in
- Palace of Placentia
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight of the Garter
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"There will never Queen sit in my seat with more zeal to my country, care to my subjects and that will sooner with willingness venture her life for your good and safety than myself. For it is my desire…"
"Though God hath raised me high, yet this I count the glory of my Crown, that I have reigned with your loves."
"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, shou…"
"I am already bound unto an husband, which is the kingdom of England... for every one of you, and as many as are English, are my children and kinsfolks."
"Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects."
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Timeline
1533
Born
Birth1603
Died
Death
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