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Who is Elizabeth I?

  • Elizabeth I was one of the most influential Queens of England​​

  • Her major accomplishments included reviving Protestantism in England and defeating the 

  • Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boylen

  • By having such a great impact on Europe, the Elizabethan Era was named after her

  • Elizabeth's father was scrutinized for rebelling against the Pope of England

Her Rise To Power

  • Elizabeth came to power November 15th, 1558 

  • Her predecessor as the late Queen Mary Tudor

  • During her reign, there were many religious wars between Catholics & Protestants

  • Elizabeth I ruled until her death in 1603 for a total of 4 years

Impactful Wars or Major Events

  • Elizabeth I revised Protestantism in Europe and brought religious unity in England 

    • During her coronation, ​revolutionists like John Calvin stirred religious debate

  • Her heritage created stereotypes on the royal family which she had to ​pacify

  • During her childhood, Henry VIII defied many laws which personally effected Elizabeth I's upbringing

  • The Spanish-English war was crucial to maintaining Protestantism in England

Elizabeth I's Timeline

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