📕 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
📝 学习笔记
- 伊丽莎白一世于1558年登基，统治至1603年。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
- 西班牙无敌舰队是西班牙国王菲利普二世于1588年派往入侵英格兰的一支庞大舰队。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
- Sir Francis Drake 成为第一个环游世界的英国人。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
- Elizabeth I 被称为“贞洁女王”，因为她终身未婚。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
- William Shakespeare 在伊丽莎白时代创作了他的戏剧。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
- 西班牙无敌舰队在 1588 年被击败。
- Elizabeth I 统治时期 1558-1603
- 重建英格兰教会
- 伊丽莎白时代被视为一个黄金时代
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