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Elizabeth I: Most Educated Women In England

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Elizabeth I was born in September 7th, 1533 in the Palace of Placentia. Her parents were Henry VII and Anne Boleyn, who was decapitated after Elizabeth was born. After years of neglecting by her father and struggles, she succeeded to the throne in 1558. By the year of reign, she was considered to be one of the most educated women in England, capable of fluently speaking Welsh, Cornish, Scottish, and Irish. During her monarchy, she relied profoundly on a group of trustees, primarily led by William Cecil, Baron Burghley. Elizabeth I was generally known for her mild tolerance towards religion during her sovereignty. In her reign, also known as the Elizabeth era, English literature flourished, led by a number of playwrights such as William Shakespeare
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