Elizabeth I
King Henry VIII wanted a son. He had been married for seventeen long years and had only been given a daughter named Mary. Someday one of his children would rule England and it was supposed to be a boy. Henry decided he wanted a younger wife who could bear many children, so he formed his own church and re-married Anne Boleyn. This began the life of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was born on Sunday, September 7th 1533 at three o’ clock in the afternoon. To the King, Anne seemed unable to have any more children. She became pregnant three more times after Elizabeth, only to lose the baby. When Elizabeth was three years old her mother was beheaded for treason and adultery.
…show more content…
He served Elizabeth for forty years, and when he died at the age of seventy-eight, his son Robert took his place. Elizabeth planned to return to the Protestant Church of England. She didn’t really care what people believed as long as they attended church every now and then. Elizabeth had many suitors: Philip II of Spain, Archduke Charles of Austria, Eric XIV of Sweden, the Duke of Alencon, and many others including some Englishmen. Every one expected her to marry so that there would be an heir to the throne. Others thought she would marry to have a man to take care of things that were seen fit for a man. She never said no to the men but she never said yes either. She would only say "maybe." She did this to gain time, alliances and influence with other countries. As long as she was single no one could tell her how to run her country. Elizabeth was in love with Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Dudley wasn’t important enough to marry a Queen and he already had a wife. Elizabeth and Dudley were life long friends, and he loved and served her for thirty years. When Elizabeth was twenty-nine, she became very sick with smallpox. All of her councilors were very worried and upset. If Elizabeth were to die anyone related to royal family could take over the throne. That could mean a civil war. When Elizabeth was well they begged her to marry and give England an heir to
Her father King Henry viii died on January 28, 1547. He died from an unhealthy diet and from hunting. Queen Elizabeth was very sad the next few days after that(Biography queen elizabeth
Known as The Golden Age in English history, the 45 year rule of Queen Elizabeth I turned the declining country of England, into one of the most powerful and prosperous countries in the world.
On the 28th day of June 1491 at Greenwich Palace, Elizabeth of York gave birth to her third child Henry Tudor. Henry was named after his father Henry VII and he was the couple’s second son, which meant that there was no chance for him to reign as King since he had an
Elizabeth Tudor was cunning, smart and kind. The daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn on September 7,1533 in Greenwich, England. She was only but the age of two when her mother was accused of adultery and conspiracy then beheaded by orders of her father. Though she wasn't the only child of her parents, she was the only surviving child of Henry and Anne therefore, since her father did not have a male heir, Elizabeth was considered an illegitimate princess as well as her half sister Mary. Despite several attempts to remove her from the family chain through marriage, each time hoping his bride would
Elizabeth I (known simply as "Elizabeth" until the accession of Elizabeth II; 7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called "The Virgin Queen", "Gloriana" or "Good Queen Bess", Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. The daughter of Henry VIII, she was born a princess, but her mother, Anne Boleyn, was executed two and a half years after her birth.[1]
The main ideas about gender against Elizabeth’s reign were related to the Church. When she began ruling in 1558, Elizabeth immediately became Head of
Elizabeth I, was the queen of England 1558-1613, while she may have brought great success and stability to the government she was questioned in her ability to lead due to her gender. Gender became a critical part of her reign and was brought into question by numerous religious figures. Although most thought a woman was unfit to be a ruler, this did not stop Elizabeth from responding to the criticism with determination to making wise and selfless decisions that proved what a strong leader she was. This determination and leadership fueled the country with success.
Princess Elizabeth was born in 1533 to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Henry had previously broken with the Catholic Church and annulled his marriage
After her mother was executed, her and her sister Mary were declared illegitimate. Before King Henry VIII died, he had remarried and had a son, named Edward. Edward was next in line for the throne. So after King Henry VIII died, Edward took his spot, at age nine. Now that King Edward VI was king, Elizabeth and her sister Mary were in danger.
The total cost of the celebration, this number not including the coronation banquet added up to 3.5 million dollars in what would be today’s money. she began her reign remembering her father, Henry’s, sixth and final wife named Katharine Parr had the biggest impact on Elizabeth’s life. She was the type of woman who strongly believed in education and religious reform. She was a proud devoted step-mother, especially to Edward and Elizabeth. She managed for Elizabeth to have the best tutors in England when she was just ten years old. Due to all of the “private lessons” she received she was basically as educated as a legitimate prince and she definitely showed a genuine love and appreciation for education. “'Her mind has no womanly weakness,' 'her perseverance is equal to that of a man.'” Her private tutor, Roger Ascham, would write about Elizabeth. At a time where woman were basically inferior to the men but she stood out like a sore thumb and went above and beyond, she was a beautiful exception. She studied classical subjects like rhetoric, languages, philosophy, history and even theology. Katharine was also the main reason for Elizabeth’s focus on faith, being that she was a devoted protestant. Unlike her sister Mary who was a catholic. Yet Mary and Edward were both seen and known for their didacticism. Elizabeth already knew exactly
Queen Elizabeth I was one of the strongest and most popular queens of all time. She was born at Greenwich Palace on September 7, 1533. The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, her life was impacted when she saw her mother getting executed in 1536. She was declared illegitimate right before her mother’s execution. Queen Elizabeth was well educated by a series of tutors. She had two siblings: a half brother named Edward and a half sister, Mary. “During the minority of her half-brother Edward VI she was close to the king.” (Grolier 244) Elizabeth and her sister fought over who was going to be the Queen of England. In 1558, Elizabeth succeeded her sister to the throne.
Queen Elizabeth I was born in England on September 7,1533.Her original name was Elizabeth Tudor,Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of significant people in history.Her father was King Henry VIII and her mother was King Henry;second wife named Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth's grandfather was also a very significant part of history in England.He was the first king of England in her family. She never got married in her lifetime; even when she became queen there was no king present. She was known as the Virgin Queen. Elizabeth was intelligent, she was well educated and knew 6 different languages;she could speak all 6 languages fluently. Elizabeth became queen on November 17,1558, after her half-sister’s death.
Queen Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533 in Greenwich Palace, England. She was the granddaughter of Henry the VII, Elizabeth of York, Sir Thomas Boleyn and Lady Elizabeth Howard. Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and second wife Anna Boleyn. She had two half siblings Mary I and Edward VI. Elizabeth also had five stepmothers. Her birth was the greatest disappointment of her father’s life. There was a little celebration at baby Elizabeth's birth. Bonfires were lit throughout the land but with little enthusiasm. Elizabeth was given a magnificent Christening at Greenwich when she was only three days old. Her mother Anne Boleyn was being charged with adultery and conspiracy. The charges were false but Anne Boleyn was beheaded on the
Elizabeth showed her strength and was determined not to let them get the best of her. The Parliament in both Houses joined together and sent petitions strongly advising Elizabeth to marry, Lord Robert Dudley, these men talked of having children and whatever they though she wanted to hear that would persuade her to see things their way. Someone said ‘Whomsoever it be that your Majesty shall choose, we protest and promise with all humility and reverence to honor, love, and serve as to our most bounden duty shall appertain’ ( p. 156). It was believed that Robert was the one that sent this letter. In the end of this scheme of events, Elizabeth shocked them all when she offered that it should be Mary Queen of Scot to marry Robert and live at the English court (pg. 158). Ms. Gristwood, capture the time and life of Queen Elizabeth I, in a most interesting way that is true and very much the natural scheme of the European culture. All the gossip at court, about the lives of royalty, duke, earls, and the queens and ladies, all the people in the circle of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and
Elizabeth was born at Greenwich Palace in England to King Henry VII and Anne Boleyn on September 7th, 1533. Less than three years later, Anne Boleyn was arrested, charged, and executed because she could not bear Henry a son. Twelve days later, Henry married Jane Seymour, and she gave birth to Prince Edward, the long awaited male heir, in October of 1537. However, Jane shortly died of childbed fever. Elizabeth’s father married three more times, but it was Catherine Parr, Henry’s sixth and final wife, who had the greatest