Biography on queen elizabeth 1 accomplishments timeline
Elizabeth I of England Timeline - World History Encyclopedia!
It was called the Golden Age – a time when England grew in wealth, status and culture.
Biography on queen elizabeth 1 accomplishments timeline
Led by Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, England was shaped to become an enormously influential and powerful country.
During the Elizabethan Era, the nation is considered to have been more prosperous than most of the nations in Europe, with only Spain being a true rival.
But what did England actually achieve under her rule?
Here are some key developments that occurred from 1558 to 1603:
Dan talks to Helen Castor about her book on Elizabeth I and the way she governed.
Listen Now1. Becoming Queen of England
It was no easy matter to become queen.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, and she faced challenges from a very young age.
After Anne’s execution there were several attempts to have Elizabeth removed from the line of succession, although these proved unsuccessful.
The short reign of Edward VI was followed by the brutal ruler-ship of her sister, Mary.
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