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| − | Queen Elizabeth I was the second daughter of King [[Henry VIII]]. She was preceded by her older sister [[Mary I]] (Bloody Mary). She remained unmarried throughout her life and therefore produced no heirs. Queen Elizabeth I was | + | Queen Elizabeth I was the second daughter of King [[Henry VIII]]. She was preceded by her older sister [[Mary I]] (Bloody Mary). She remained unmarried throughout her life and therefore produced no heirs. Queen Elizabeth I was succeeded by her cousin, James VI of Scotland([[James I]]). |
| − | In 1558 Queen Elizabeth I took the throne and became one of three noteworthy monarchs of England. After almost forty five years of ruling she died in 1603. Queen Elizabeth I was able to | + | In 1558 Queen Elizabeth I took the throne and became one of three noteworthy monarchs of England. After almost forty five years of ruling she died in 1603. Queen Elizabeth I was able to skilfully manage and keep peace between the Parliament and many religious conflicts that were arising. In 1588 she also trampled over the massive Spanish Armada that made an effort to invade [[England]]. Queen Elizabeth's successful rule is called the [[Elizabethan Age]]. |
[[Category:Biographies]] | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
Revision as of 20:59, March 22, 2007
Queen Elizabeth I was the second daughter of King Henry VIII. She was preceded by her older sister Mary I (Bloody Mary). She remained unmarried throughout her life and therefore produced no heirs. Queen Elizabeth I was succeeded by her cousin, James VI of Scotland(James I).
In 1558 Queen Elizabeth I took the throne and became one of three noteworthy monarchs of England. After almost forty five years of ruling she died in 1603. Queen Elizabeth I was able to skilfully manage and keep peace between the Parliament and many religious conflicts that were arising. In 1588 she also trampled over the massive Spanish Armada that made an effort to invade England. Queen Elizabeth's successful rule is called the Elizabethan Age.