Imagine living in a time where ruling as a female is rare and not widely approved. Elizabeth Tudor known as Queen Elizabeth I came to power over England at age 25 and was third in line for the throne after her half brother Edward and sister, Princess Mary ("Queen Elizabeth I."). Queen Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1533 in Greenwich, England and was a huge disappointment to England. “A boy after all could be a king, whereas a girl—well, a girl could be a queen” (Axelrod). Elizabeth Tudor was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn ("Queen Elizabeth I.").
While growing up in a royal family, Queen Elizabeth had to correspond to many expectations, but it was easy for her since she inherited intelligence and determination from both her parents ("Queen Elizabeth I."). Queen Elizabeth was fluent in six languages and was talented in the world of arts and music. Despite the fact that people did not want her to take the throne, Queen Elizabeth became one of the most successful leaders of her
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Her half brother, Edward VI ruled until his death in 1553 and later his half sister Mary took the throne, putting Elizabeth in prison for almost a year on suspension for supporting Protestant rebels ("Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603)"). On November 17, 1588, Elizabeth succeeded her half sister Mary and set out to dominate England until her death. Elizabeth’s reign is often referred to the Elizabethan Era, the period of flourishing English drama. Since Elizabeth was very talented, she was often involved in different activities such as watching plays, dancing, and she also played the flute in her spare time. Elizabeth was more modern compared to her father in the government and was much more tolerant. She also avoided systematic persecution in religion ("Elizabeth I
What some may not have anticipated is Elizabeth progressing into a much stronger queen with age and becoming wiser during her reign even if it took her many years to realize that she had the supreme rule and ultimate call of a monarch.1 Elizabeth’s gender presented her with several types of challenges as the monarch such as the limited access important government officials and ambassadors had to the Queen. As a female, it was unthinkable for any man to walk into the Queen’s chambers at any time they
Jennifer Gonzalez Saleeba, M English 4 14 March 2018 Elizabeth 1of England Elizabeth was born in September 7, 1533 at green which, near London. She learn how to be a good queen because of her childhood. She learned how to speak to people and answer them. The king henry was her father, he was also married, so many times in a childhood.
Queen Elizabeth I of England Queen Elizabeth I ruled for forty-five successful years and brought a lot of hope and peace into England. Queen Elizabeth I was a ruler of England from 1558-1603. Throughout her reign, she never married and was known as the “Virgin Queen.” England beat Spain in the Spanish Armada.
She United her religiously divided country and encouraged overseas exploration. She also allowed the arts and drama to flourish. Even though Queen Elizabeth I overcame many obstacles to gain her throne, when she finally got it she became the longest reigning queen of her time, defeated the largest army of her time, the Spanish Armada, and increased literary and arts to successfully lead England for 44
In spite of the fact that Elizabeth had diverse thoughts and declined to wed and therefore governed alone as Ruler of Britain for a large portion of a century. She would not be ruled by the statesmen and was in control of all the real strategies in Britain and in addition being the head of stable Government which had not been found in some time. In her part as Ruler, Elizabeth was conferred most importantly else to protecting English peace and dependability which she bite the dust through a considerable lot of her
How successfully did Elizabeth I tackle the problems of her reign? Queen Elizabeth the first, daughter of King Viii and Anne Boleyn, reigned from 1558 to 1603. She faced many problems during this period of time, solving them efficiently and successfully. She survived imprisonment during her half sister’s reign just to become one of the best queens of all time. Even though she was the reason the Tudor monarch to end, she was also the reason for many of the beneficial things that England had.
She acknowledges that her body may not be that of a king, but that she feels inside like a strong ruler, quite simple like a king. By differentiating between a king and a king of England, Elizabeth puts herself above the princes of Europe, but at the same time making the people
During the time of Elizabeth’s reign things greatly changed. She was known to as the Virgin Queen, but she was also known as Elizabeth the Great. Her since of structure, confidence and the book smarts, helped her lead the country. She took her role seriously throughout her reign in England, and the people, could see the difference in the way of
Elizabeth I was the long-ruling queen of England, governing with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years. The Elizabethan era is named for her. Queen Elizabeth I was born on the September 7, 1533 in Greenwich England. She was a princess but declared illegitimate through political machinations. She eventually claimed the thrones at the age of 25 and help it for 44 years, keeping England in the ascendant through wars, and political and religious turmoil.
Elizabeth was also known as the “Virgin Queen” because she stayed independent and single throughout her life. Queen Elizabeth won over her country by her personality and clever thinking skills, united her country as one, and stopped an invasion threat known as the Spanish Armada. Queen Elizabeth was very skilled and pragmatic during her reign and her childhood. Elizabeth’s stepmother, Katherine, taken a fond of her as a child, and made sure Elizabeth had the best tutors and professors to educate her. She was clever, articulate, and quick witted.
“Her birth was possibly the greatest disappointment of her father’s life” (Sharnette). When Elizabeth was born, her half-sister didn't want to think of another princess of England but her. “Elizabeth was stripped of her title of a princess, to simply become, The Lady Elizabeth” (Elizabeth I: Early Years). Elizabeth had a very good schooling career.
Female Leaders - Tackling Problems - Yashvi Sadarangani C12M HI 8108 Female leaders in the past have always had a hard time because of the beliefs of others, women had not been treated equally and have had to prove themselves as capable as men. Elizabeth I was one of the female leaders who proved people wrong by successfully ruling England from 1558 to 1603. Although, Elizabeth faced many problems during the period of which she ruled; Image, Marriage, Religion and Foreign Invasion. This essay will look into how Elizabeth I tackled the complications during her time on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth ruled England for 44 years. She governed with strength, steadiness and a lot of success. The Elizabethan era is named after her. Many people think that she was the greatest monarch in English history. Queen Elizabeth I developed her image as a queen/ruler
Born in 1533, Queen Elizabeth I was the ruler over England from the age of twenty-five until her death in 1603. In those seventy years, she made her name well distinguished, as she was seen as incredibly intelligent, as well as mentally strong. Since the day she was born, the world seemingly was against her. Her father, King Henry VIII, wanted a male child to adhere the throne, and was instantly upset at the product of a female child. Then, only at six, Elizabeth’s mother was executed due to adultery and treason.
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.