Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I conquered and proved herself to be the most brilliant, intelligent, independent, and powerful queen in history. Despite the many trials and tribulations she had to endure, along with the accusations that she was not fit to rule, especially without a king. The queen overcame them. Because of those problems, she stands out as the most remembered, powerful, conquering queen that has ruled in history and did not need a king by her side to do so. Queen Elizabeth would rule and overcome many obstacles in her way and conquer the Spanish Armada while, changing England back to a Protestant nation.

Queen Elizabeth, also known as the “Virgin Queen” was born September 7, 1533 to King Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth lost her mother, however, upon the orders of King Henry VIII due to being charged with treason and adultery, she was beheaded in 1536. Elizabeth I knew the true meaning of independence at a young age and perhaps this is why she never wanted to give her independence up. The many things Elizabeth I saw as a child, might have been the many things that gave her the strength she had.

Perhaps this may be one of the near reasons Elizabeth I never looked to depend on a person later on in life, as for love. Elizabeth I was nearly 3 when she was left to grow up without her mother due to her cruel father’s decision, which was only because of his desperate need to have a male heir. After Elizabeth I was born, Henry began to regret ever being with Anne Boleyn. He began to believe that God would never grant him a son and at some time, he soon suspected Anne of being a witch. Because of Elizabeth I’s mother and her father marriage being annulled, Elizabeth I became an illegitimate child. Her life changed before her...

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...means. After overcoming the many events that happened in the past, Queen Elizabeth I proved that as a woman, she was capable of conquering many problems on her own. As many thought to argue that Elizabeth I wasn’t capable, she was. She took the throne and did not choose to seek revenge on anyone. She remained strong and dedicated to her country, even though she was doubted by many before. She never pushed anyone to see her view.

Elizabeth experienced a lot of pain during her life. From her mother being taken from her, to being an illegitimate child, having to deal with the betrayal of her own family and the plots on her life. She showed that no one could convince her of giving up her independence, as many tried to convince her to marry. Elizabeth I remained true to herself as the Queen of England and successfully ruled a protestant nation on her own, without a king.