Queen Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533 to a royal couple of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. She is said to be one of the best rulers of England, and unlike rulers before her that were Catholic, she was a Protestant. Many people (mostly Catholics) doubted Elizabeth’s claim to the throne. She reigned over England from 1558-1603 without any king or children. When she was in rule, she brought peace and stability in Britain and is often considered one of the best periods of England. She is the 9th longest serving British monarch in history. Elizabeth’s father was known for his execution of his wives, so she grew up with many different stepmothers. Some people would say that is the reason she didn’t marry anyone, others may say she didn’t want to have to share the power with a spouse. Coming closely to the day of his death, King Henry VIII had reclaimed the line of succession. It would be Prince Edward VI, Mary, and following Mary would be Elizabeth. When Henry VIII died Edward VI was just 10 years of age and becoming king. As soon as Mary took throne after Edward died she installed Catholicism as the religion of state. She also had Elizabeth imprisoned in the Tower of London for 2 months, because she thought she was planning a plot with the Protestants to take over the …show more content…
During her rule there were a lot of famous writers, poets, and musicians that flourished such as William Shakespeare. She lessened the hostilities that England had previously held with other countries, and only going to war in self-defense. This included the legendary defeat of the Spanish Armada. Under Queen Elizabeth's reign England forged a powerful national identity. England became a political, military and cultural hub during her reign and despite her defensive tactics, a feared European power. She also expanded on exploration and trade. The last years of her reign were considered as the “Golden Age of