Elizabeth I | Biography, Facts, Mother, & Death | Britannica

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Under a series of distinguished tutors, of whom the best known is the Cambridge humanist Roger Ascham, Elizabeth received the rigorous education normally reserved for male heirs, consisting of a course of studies centring on classical languages, history, rhetoric, and moral philosophy. See more

Elizabeth I: facts for kids | National Geographic Kids

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Elizabeth was a very clever, quick-witted ruler and is famed for her great skills of persuasion. She rarely failed to get her own way, and surrounded herself with carefully-chosen ministers who would help her rule. But …

Elizabeth I | Achievements | Britannica

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During the long reign (1558–1603) of Elizabeth I, England emerged as a world power and her presence helped unify the country against foreign enemies. Her reign is often defined in terms of her skillful diplomacy, her …

15 Royally Amazing Facts About Queen Elizabeth I

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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important? | English Heritage

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When Elizabeth I became queen upon the death of her half-sister ‘Bloody’ Mary on 17 November 1558, there was great rejoicing across the kingdom. Church bells …

Elizabeth I | Timeline | Britannica

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Elizabeth encourages exploration and voyages of discovery. She provides financial support for Admiral Francis Drake ’s circumnavigation of the globe (1577–80). In the 1580s Walter Raleigh, one of her favorites at court, …

Elizabeth II | Biography, Family, Reign, & Facts

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Beginning in November 1953 the queen and the duke of Edinburgh made a six-month round-the-world tour of the Commonwealth, which included the first visit to Australia and New Zealand by a reigning …

Queen Elizabeth II - Childhood, Coronation, Death

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In the first decade of her reign, Elizabeth settled into her role as queen, developing a close bond with Prime Minister Winston Churchill (the first of 15 prime ministers she would work...

What is Queen Elizabeth II Most Famous For?

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The most unique thing about Queen Elizabeth is that she’s the longest reigning monarch in the history of England. She celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee in 2017, an event which commemorated 65...

Who was Queen Elizabeth I? - BBC Bitesize

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Almost 500 years ago, a princess called Elizabeth became Queen of England. People were worried. It was unusual to be ruled by a woman, because at the time, they were seen as …