Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) [a] was the Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of …

Nov 21, 2025 · Elizabeth I (born September 7, 1533, Greenwich, near London, England—died March 24, 1603, Richmond, Surrey) was the queen of England (1558–1603) during a period, often called the …

Apr 3, 2014 · Queen Elizabeth I claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later. Elizabeth I was born a princess but declared illegitimate through political...

Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on her half-sister's death in November 1558. She was very well-educated (fluent in five languages), and had inherited intelligence, determination and shrewdness …

May 26, 2020 · Elizabeth I reigned as queen of England from 1558 to 1603. Her 44-year reign was so long and packed with momentous events that the second half of the 16th century is now known as …

Feb 21, 2012 · Elizabeth's life was troubled from the moment she was born. Henry VIII had changed the course of his country's history in order to marry Anne Boleyn, hoping that she would bear him the …

Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, ruled from 1558 to 1603, guiding England through religious turmoil, political intrigue, and military triumphs. Explore her reign.

Dec 12, 2022 · The life of Elizabeth I was anything but expected. On 7 September 1533, Henry VIII was preparing to announce the birth of a son – his long-awaited...

Dec 13, 2023 · Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, is one of the most iconic and influential monarchs in history. Her reign lasted for 44 years, from 1558 until her death in 1603, and …

Elizabeth I was queen of England and Ireland and her 45 year reign was considered a ‘golden period’ of English history.