During the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1, England thrived with rich invention and innovation. New ideas were exploding out of every corner. Daily life was improved with new inventions and ideas. New inventions allowed improvement and more sophisticated ways of life. The way things were done, and the amount of time they took, changed forever. England had entered, what it is referred to as, it's Golden Age. This era wouldn't have been successful without their ruthless ruler, Queen Elizabeth I. (McGeary, Johanna) Shortly before the Elizabethan era, a man named Henry VIII ruled England. Henry wanted his family to continue it's dynasty. In order to do so, he needed a son. His first wife gave birth to a girl, Mary. After she did not provide him with a son, Henry demanded a divorce. The church, however, denied him the right, as it would look bad. Outraged, Henry split England from the church, and divorced his wife. He then secretly married Anne Boleyn. Ann, like his first wife, could not provide him with a daughter, but instead gave birth to a girl, Elizabeth. Henry had Anne executed. He then remarried and his third wife finally gave him a son, Edward. (Mcgeary,Johanna) Elizabeth was born September 7th, 1533. Elizabeth grew up a very lonely child. She did, however, receive a high quality education, especially for a woman during her time period. Her tutor was Roger Aschman. He was a well-educated man, previously studying at St. John's College Cambridge. He had also taught her brother, Edward. (“Elizabethan Period”) Elizabeth's siblings beat her to the throne. Edward ruled first. He started rule at the age of nine, and died before hi sixteenth birthday. Mary was next in line. Mary was a vicious ruler. She began her rule by slaughte... ... middle of paper ... ... that playwrights, such as William Shakespeare, were able to achieve great levels of greatness. Clothing styles were changed. Food was advanced. Style was all together changed for the better. The Elizabethan era thrived with power, culture, style, and brilliance. New research helped to improve not only this era, but all life to follow. Works Cited “Elizabethan Period”. Elizabethan Research. 14 Jan. 2012 http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-period.htm Gill,N.S. “Four Humors” 2012.The New York Times Company. 17 Jan. 2012 McGeary, Johanna. “Queen Elizabeth I”. 1999. Student Research Center. 15 Jan. 2012 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mih&AN=2628972&site=src-live “Shakespeare Times” 1998. 16 Jan. 2012 http://www.shakespeare-online.com
Queen Elizabeth I was crowned queen of England when she as only 25 years old (Queen Elizabeth I - Biography). She became the third queen to rule England in her own right. The first was older cousin Lady Jane Grey who was voted out after nine days in office. Second, was older sister Queen Mary I who exacted anyone who disagreed with her beliefs involving religion. Both of them were disasters to the country (Queen Elizabeth - Facts). England was struggling with money, war, and religious strife but Queen Elizabeth I was ready to take that burden and return England back to its former
In 1536, Henry began to believe that his wife was being unfaithful. She was charged with treason and adultery, and soon beheaded. He then married Jane Seymour. She gave him a male heir, Edward, and then died a few days after childbirth [1].
Elizabeth I was born in Greenwich Palace on September 7, 1533 to Henry VII and Anne Boleyn, the king’s second wife. Elizabeth inherited the throne from her half-sister, Mary Tudor, after her death in 1588, and she was coronated on January 15, 1559 (Rowse). Elizabeth set out to make changes and compromises to the contrasting choices of rule of her two predecessors and half-siblings, Edward VI and Mary Tudor. During her reign from 1588-1603, Queen Elizabeth I greatly impacted the arts, religion, and government of England.
The Elizabethan era was an era of art above all else. Elegance reflected in all areas of the peoples’ lives. From the entertainment and language to the churches and castles, beauty shone bright.There were many vents for artistic creativity during the Elizabethan era; countless instruments, painting, books, playwright, and last but not by any stretch the least, architecture. Elizabethan architecture has a vast amount of variety and personality, the buildings reflected the pride of both the inhabitants and the builders.
Henry VIII was the King of England in the 17th century. He got married more than once, then later reproduced children. They all come out to be girl's and Henry wanted a son. Catherine could not bare children any more by the age of forty two. Henry
Henry VIII wanted a male to take the throne when he passed away. He paved the way for his son Edward. After Edward died in 1553 Elizabeth found herself once again in political intrigue. [Elizabeth’s older sister, M...
The Elizabethan Era was a Golden Age for the English people during the late 1500s and early 1600s. This time period is referred to as the English Renaissance because new ideas were introduced to Elizabethan daily life. People enjoyed learning; they enjoyed art, culture, music, and food. The people also enjoyed celebrating many customs and festivals. These celebrations became a major part of daily life, and there were many customs to celebrate.
Elizabeth was born September 7, 1533 in Greenwich England. She was the daughter of King Henry VII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth had a half sister from the king’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and also had a half brother from the king’s third wife, Jane Seymour. When Elizabeth was only two, her father had her mother executed for suspicion of adultery. When her father decided to have Elizabeth’s mother executed, he then stripped Elizabeth of her title as princess.
Queen Elizabeth and all of those around her had a very eventful lifetime. Even when she was just a baby, Princess Elizabeth, had many things, including her mother’s death, going on. She was known by other names as well and she was such an extraordinary queen, that there was an entire era during her reign known as the Elizabethan Era, which was often considered the golden age in English history.
Have you ever wondered what people in the Elizabethan Era wore? Fashion was just as important in those days as it is to some people today. What people were wearing mattered to others, and even the government. During the Elizabethan Era clothing, accessories, and cosmetics were all a part of daily life.
Two years after Elizabeth’s birth her mother was executed by her father accused of being unfaithful, she was then declared illegitimate (Hilliam 10). Although Elizabeth was declared illegitimate by Parliament she was still raised in the royal household (Gale 1). Elizabeth spoke five languages fluently, including Italian, French German, Latin, Greek, and of course English; she was very sharp (Hilliam 10). Elizabeth developed a great relationship with her half brother Edward VI; they became even closer when he became king. Their strong relationship came to an end when Edward died at age fifteen due to a fatal lung disease, and tuberculosis (Hilliam 15).
Elizabeth Tutor I was born unwanted to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on September 7 1533. Taught by famous scholars in her youth, she excelled at her studies. From an early age, she was seen to be enormously gifted. She had an especial flair for languages. By adulthood, she was capable of speaking 5 different languages.
The Elizabethan Era is often referred to as the Golden Age of England (A Changing View...). The Elizabethan Era, named after Queen Elizabeth I, was a time of change and discovery (Elizabethan Superstitions). Elizabeth ruled in a time of religious turmoil; both the Catholics and Protestants fought to be the official religion of England. (Elizabethan World View). Many people throughout England struggled to find the “correct” religion (Elizabethan World View). Religion was changing and so did science. During the late 1500’s science began to evolve; new ideas, concepts, and beliefs were starting to emerge (A Changing View). Magic was considered to be very similar to science in this era. The belief in magical creatures served as the roots for many superstitions.
She encountered during her rule and how she was able to tackle these problems. One of the first problems was that of her age. She became a Queen at the age of 25 years, and she was expected to make wise decisions that pertained issues of the kingdom that she knew very little about. While her brother was provided with a private tutor to train him on how to be an effective ruler, Elizabeth had not enjoyed the same privileges in practical politics or decision making.
The Elizabethan age was a very important time in the history of England. The time period is named after the queen who ruled England during this time, Queen Elizabeth I (Haigh). This time was a great time for the advancement of England, as they were ushered out of the Middle Ages, and into this new era. While there were many hardships, and plague was a common occurrence, the people lived a much more comfortable life than they ever had before (Jonson). Many great accomplishments were also achieved, including Sir Francis Drake’s circumnavigation around the world, which was only the second time it had ever been done, and the victory of the British navy over the Spanish Armada (Haigh). Another one of the things that affected the Elizabethan age so greatly was the theater.