Mary I of England

Mary, Queen of Scots was one of the most controversial and fascinating monarchs of the 16th century. Throughout her life she was seen by many as very beautiful, intelligent, self-assursed, graceful and full of vitality but still, others thought differently. After her three failed marriages she decided to set sail to England to reah out help from her fellow independent Queen and cousin, Elizabeth I. In Medieval Europe there were different perspectives on Mary throughout the course of her life, I will

the unbreakable iron heart of a king. Her white, pale, innocent face fooled everyone, but it was her actions that gave her the real image of a leader. Queen Elizabeth I had many revolutionary impact on the English Society. It the way she rebuilt England up from the ruins left behind by her sister and the fact that she reunited England and finally made it a nation. She accomplished greatness without a man by her side. Growing up from a childhood where people came in and out of her life she restricted

Queen Elizabeth I left a great and lasting impact on the country of England. She became queen at twenty-five years old in 1558 and reigned successfully from November 17, 1558 to March 24, 1603, a total of forty-four years. 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

The above quote applies very well to both Catherine II and Elizabeth I. Neither lady sought the power of their lands; they were given it in a unusual circumstance. They then display great leadership and do great things for each country. Catherine II, Empress of Russia, was born in Germany in 1729, but with the name of Sophia. She was the daughter of Prince Christian August and Princess Johanna Elizabeth. Since she was a princess, she was home schooled. She became very smart and free spirited. Nancy

men were more powerful than women, Elizabeth I surpassed each of her brothers and sisters and became one of the greatest rulers of her time. Though she was a woman, she ruled England with no husband and she brought England the peace and prosperity it was missing for many years. What made her so well known? What impact did she make on England? Elizabeth I’s father did not truly believe she could rule the country, but she proved him wrong by making England a better place and gaining the respect of her

Queen Elizabeth ruled England with success and stability for forty four years. However, her path to govern the country started out difficult and England had many rulers before she was crowned Queen. She was born to King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. At the age of only two, her mother was executed. Her father had wanted a son to rule his country and made both his daughters ineligible to rule. Elizabeth had a half sister, Mary, who was 17 years older than her. King Henry had four other

causing many long term affects on England. Many people had different contrasting views of Anne Boleyn; on one hand she was viewed as a jezebel or concubine by the Catholics but at the same time she was viewed as a saintly queen by protestant writers. Both these conflicting portraits of Anne Boleyn have a degree of truth but at the same time are inaccurate. Through both of these characters Anne Boleyn’s relationship with Henry VIII caused many effects upon England during his reign such as

Mary Stuart, also known as Mary Queen of Scots, was born December 7, 1542 to King James V and Mary Guise. Six days after her birth, her father died. Since Mary was the only surviving and legitimate child of James V, she became Queen of Scotland. At the age of six, Mary was sent to France for her education by her mother, who was from a very powerful French noble family. Mary Stuart, Scottish and French Queen, is by far one of the most noteworthy European monarchs in history because she was a major

Queen Mary began her reign in 1553, before it came to a tragic end of death in 1558. Although it was a short reign, she made an impact on the country, whether it be good or bad. At first, Queen Mary allowed for the dual religious system within her country. But ultimately, she was unhappy with the religious split. She continued on repealing many of Henry VIII's religious decrees. He broke away from the catholic church because he was angry with the Pope. King Henry created his own religious guidelines

Queen Elizabeth 1: Made England a better place As Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Tower of London she said “Her lands as true as a subject, being prisoner, as ever landing at these stairs. Before Thee, O God, I speak it, having none other friends but Thee alone (Elizabeth i quotes.)” This quote shows that Queen Elizabeth was very lonely and innocent at the Tower of London as a prisoner. Queen Elizabeth 1 made England a better place while in rule. Before becoming Queen, Elizabeth was a princess.