Elizabeth was born in Greenwich Palace, and got her name from both her grandmothers. Elizabeth I was the queen of England and Ireland between 17 November 1558 until she died.She became king when she was 25 years old. Sometimes she was also called, The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess. Elizabeth was daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn,their marriage was annulled, and because of that Elizabeth was declared illegitimate. Elizabeth also had a half-brother called Edward VI.She had a very nice sense of duty. It was admirable, though sometimes it came at great personal cost. People committed above all else to preserve English peace and stability.
In 1558 Elizabeth successfully defeated her half-sister and the throne became hers. One of