📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.3.4 Elizabeth I
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Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, became queen in 1558 and reigned until 1603. She was a Protestant and re-established the Church of England as the official church. Her reign is known as the Elizabethan era and is considered a golden age of English culture, exploration, and national pride.
Key Facts
- Elizabeth I reigned 1558-1603
- Re-established Church of England
- Elizabethan era considered a golden age
In 1588, Philip II of Spain sent a great fleet of ships — the Spanish Armada — to invade England. The English navy, helped by storms, defeated the Armada. This victory made England a major naval power. Elizabeth also encouraged exploration and trade. Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to sail around the world.
Key Facts
- Spanish Armada defeated in 1588
- Victory made England a major naval power
- Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world
The Elizabethan era saw a flourishing of English literature and theatre. William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, wrote his plays during this period. Other notable writers included Christopher Marlowe and Edmund Spenser. Elizabeth never married and was known as the 'Virgin Queen'. She died in 1603 without an heir.
Key Facts
- Shakespeare wrote during Elizabethan era
- Elizabeth known as the 'Virgin Queen' — never married
- Died 1603 without an heir
📝 Notas de estudio
- Elizabeth I se convirtió en reina en 1558 y reinó hasta 1603.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
- La Spanish Armada fue una gran flota enviada por Philip II de España para invadir Inglaterra en 1588.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
- Sir Francis Drake se convirtió en el primer inglés en circunnavegar el mundo.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
- Isabel I fue llamada la 'Reina Virgen' porque nunca se casó.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
- William Shakespeare escribió sus obras durante la era isabelina.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
- La Armada Española fue derrotada en 1588.
- Isabel I reinó 1558-1603
- Restableció la Iglesia de Inglaterra
- La era isabelina considerada una edad de oro
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