Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I was actually born named Elizabeth Tudor on September 7, 1533. She was born at Greenwich Palace and was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife (after England’s split from the Catholic Church), Anne Boleyn. She was crowned Queen of England on January14, 1559 and reigned for the next 44 years and 4 months. She was of average height, had red hair and brown eyes. Apparently she had a very pleasant smile, even with her …

…would be with her loyal subjects in times of trouble and said that she would, “live or die amongst you all.” In many ways Elizabeth was a very enlightened monarch during times when this was unheard of. She seemed very amiable and down to earth. Her early sufferings made her more human and understanding than other absolute kings or queens of her age. It is no wonder that Shakespeare epitomizes her so, as has history.