Historical Events tagged with "shakespeare"
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Queen Mary I Dies, Elizabeth I Assumes Throne
The death of Queen Mary I of England marked a significant transition in the English monarchy as her half-sister, Elizabeth I, ascended to the throne. Queen Mary, a devout Catholic, ruled England and attempted to restore Roman Catholicism in a country that had embraced Protestant reforms under her father, Henry VIII. Elizabeth's accession heralded a new era known as the Elizabethan era, characterized by the flourishing of English drama, exploration, and the arts. Elizabeth's policies favored Protestantism and challenged Spanish influence, shaping the future of England and its cultural landscape.
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