“I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too” - Queen Elizabeth I. These are words from a speech that the Queen gave to troops in Tibany and no doubt does it show her ultimate strength and capability of ruling a country (War: The Definitive Visual History). Queen Elizabeth’s childhood, rise to the throne, and her reign has shaped her and undoubtedly shows her power and strength, and therefore many consider her to be one of the greatest monarchies. Queen Elizabeth I never had the conventional childhood that most do since it was filled with death, abandonment, and harassment. Elizabeth’s life was a struggle since she was born because her dad, Henry the 7th, …show more content…
According to Linda Alchin, Elizabeth had a sudden change of name after her mother's death, even though Elizabeth was merely a child she noticed the name change saying , "how haps it governor, yesterday my Lady Princess, today but my Lady Elizabeth?" (1). Ashlie Jenson notes that “Lady Bryan, Elizabeth’s lady governor, petitioned tirelessly for someone, anyone, to turn the king’s attention, even if only momentarily, to the plight of his little girl” (1) . From the guidance of Henry’s sixth wife, Katharine Parr, Elizabeth received a tremendous amount of education such as “Latin, Greek, Spanish, French, as well as all the other requirements of a classical humanist education; history philosophy, mathematics” (Lewis 2). Although Elizabeth loved books she also enjoyed hobbies such as playing musical instruments, needlework, and art (Alchin, 1). Ashlie Jenson states that Elizabeth, and Mary were reinstated to the succession, but were still not legitimized, and in the midst of that peaceful time, the interruption of her father’s death, lead everything to complete turmoil (3). Consequently, her young brother of 7, was inconveniently forced to take the throne
When Elizabeth was 3, she was declared illegitimate and lost the title of Princess after her father arrested and executed her mother for charges of treason, incest, and witchcraft. King Henry quickly remarried and his third wife, Jane Seymour, gave birth to a son, Prince Edward, who became the official heir to the throne. During Elizabeth's young life, she learned six languages, including Latin, Greek, French, and Italian. She was often thought of as very intelligent and serious as a child. Her tutor, Ascham, remarked that Elizabeth's intellect and memory distinguished her above others, men and women alike.
Like her father Elizabeth took England into a different direction. She would be attributed for many advancements in the English kingdom. Under Elizabeth Arts flourished, exploration heightened, literature increased, and foreign trade succeeded. Elizabeth like her grandfather won the hearts of her subjects. Perhaps one of the more outstanding accomplishments in Elizabeth’s reign is peace. Although she was raised Protestant, unlike her brother she did not condemn and punish Catholics. She took a more peaceful approached and tried to bridge a barrier amongst Protestant and Catholics that allowed them to live in peace. Elizabeth may have had many intelligent advisors, but she did not allow herself to be dominated and repressed. Equally intelligent, Elizabeth was able to further support the suffering of her kingdom. She failed to supply proper income to fund her wars, but she was able to sustain the wealth within her own kingdom. This alone made Elizabeth the final Tudor, a successful
...ide throughout history and to this day. In addition, the Elizabethan Settlement has demonstrated to the world the peace that can emerge from religious compromise and toleration between specific conflicting views. Lastly, the Privy Council, cabinet-type, advisory group that was first most prominently used by Elizabeth has been adopted by many thriving nations, such as the United States today. Ultimately, from all of these actions during her forty-six year reign, Queen Elizabeth I has truly been a molder of England, artistically, religiously, and politically.
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Queen Elizabeth was an intelligent, courageous person. She could be described as the ideal queen of all times. Her bravery is one of the most admired traits which caused everyone in England to love her, based on her grand encounters. It was quite a popular detail of Elizabeth’s life th...
“’I am already bound unto a husband which is the Kingdom of England.’” (Briscoe). These words were spoken by none other than Queen Elizabeth I, one of the most prominent monarchs of England. Elizabeth’s childhood impacted the decisions she made as Queen of England. The Queen is well known for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots as well as for defeating the Spanish Armada. Being the ‘Virgin Queen’ also added to her popularity. Elizabeth’s reign is considered to some to be an “era of glory” (Trueman), but her early years leading up to her reign were less than favorable.
[Even when her power was fading Elizabeth showed her love to her people. She gave one of her most famous speeches, Golden Speech]. In it, “Of myself I must say this, I was never greedy, scraping grasper, nor a strait, fast holding prince, nor yet a waster. My heart was never set on worldly goods but for my subjects’ good” (History.com).
The subject of gender appears as one of the main topics in these three samples of Elizabeth I’s speeches. Her common mention of gender tends to make her appear humble and motherly. Using this along with her knowledge and mentions of love, she can explain her actions and rally others to her side.
Gender was the leading cause of distress in the 1500’s: King Henry VIII wanted nothing more than to have a son, yet was “cursed” with the legacy of a frail son, whom died before the age of 18 and two daughters, one of whom broke every convention of her gender. Queen Elizabeth I never married nor had children, yet can be considered one of England’s most successful monarchs. By choosing King James VI of Scotland as her heir, unbeknownst to her, she created the line that leads to the modern Queen of England, Elizabeth II. The question posed is then, how did Elizabeth I’s gender affect her rule?
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 I was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich, England. Elizabeth reigned queen of England and Ireland from November 17, 1558 until her death. Elizabeth never married, and died a virgin, sometimes called “The Virgin Queen” (Gale 2). Elizabeth was born to King Henry Tudor VIII and Anne Boleyn; she was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. This paper will prove Queen Elizabeth I was a woman wholly devoted to her country and brought it much prosperity and growth; these qualities made her the most respected leader of the entire history of England.
Queen Elizabeth the first was one of the first woman monarchs to rule alone in the history of Europe. Her character, the way she ruled, and even her gender transformed her country’s go...
Elizabeth was born on March 6, 1806 in England. Elizabeth was oldest of eleven children. Her parents were Edward Barrett Moulton Barrett and Mary Graham Clarke. Elizabeth’s father was overbearing and controlling and sometimes even abusive. Her father would go to great lengths to make sure none of his daughters were around boys. He often encouraged his children in their scholastic achievements. He was especially proud of Elizabeth, who had to the ability to write captivating poems and sonnets. At the age of 14 her father had her narrative poem “The Battle of Marathon” printed to give out to family and friends (1-1).
Ruler of the Golden Age, heroine of the Protestant cause, the Virgin Queen; England’s final leader of the Tudor monarchy can be acclaimed as one of the most influential rulers. Queen Elizabeth I’s reign flourished in the arts, witnessing the birth of the talented William Shakespeare whom she greatly supported. Furthermore, women of the Golden Age went through dangerous lengths to achieve Queen Elizabeth I’s trademark of a pale complexion and fiery red tresses. Also during her period of influence, England underwent the change of religion from Catholicism to Protestantism. Given these points, Queen Elizabeth I, a distinguished British monarch, influenced the world of art, fashion and religion within England.
The way both Elizabeth and Catherine lived during their youth had an impact on their life ambitions. Raised by an exasperated father, a single-minded mother whose only goal was to have each of he...