The time that Elizabeth ruled was called the Golden Age. She was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich an estate near London; she was the daughter of Henry VIII, who died on January 28, 1547. She had her father's red hair and pale eyes. Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, was executed for treason on May 19, 1536. Young Elizabeth was well-educated and knew a number of languages. She loved all music and the arts. Elizabeth became the queen of England at the age of 25. She ruled from 1558 to 1603. Elizabeth never married and died on March 24, 1603, at the age of 69 after 45 years of being the queen. Elizabeth brought in new types of architecture. The first theatre was built under her rule. Shakespeare wrote plays, and she had them performed there.