Elizabeth Tudor
Queen of England, established Anglicanism
Born
July 2nd, 1492
532 years ago
Died
1495
530 years ago — 3 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Ascended to the throne in 1558, ruling until 1603. The daughter of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn, became a central figure in the English Reformation. Established the Church of England, which marked a significant shift in religious alignment in England. Oversaw an era known as the Elizabethan Age, noted for its English Renaissance, advances in arts and literature, and successful engagement in overseas exploration.
Established the Church of England
Oversaw the defeat of the Spanish Armada
Patron of Shakespeare and other artists
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