Queen Elizabeth I's Influence
Although most people in the United States don’t study english monarchs in school, many will probably recognize the name of Queen Elizabeth I, and for good reason. Elizabeth was a smart, powerful queen, something uncommon from the time period. She also had a strange personal life, many religious conflicts, and many great achievements. All of this turned Queen Elizabeth I into a very important person to the English renaissance.
Queen Elizabeth I had an elaborate family, as well as personal life. Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Anne never produced a legitimate male heir, and was executed on accounts of treason early in Elizabeth’s life. After the death of her father in 1547, Elizabeth’s half-brother, …show more content…
During Elizabeth’s reign, England fought a war, had religious crises, and became prosperous. All of this happened, but nothing outstanding happened in Elizabeth’s personal life. She never married, (“Elizabeth I.”) giving her the names The Virgin Queen and Good Queen Bess. (McGrath) Because Elizabeth never married, she never had any children, and so the Tudor dynasty ended with her. (“Elizabeth I.) A big part of Elizabeth’s life was dealing with different religions, although that was normally not …show more content…
Later, in 1534, Elizabeth became the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This was a title held by English monarchs to show that they were the head of the church that King Henry VIII created. Mary, however, was never given the title of the Supreme Head of the Church of England as she wanted to restore the church’s faith to the pope. Elizabeth was given another title later in 1559. She was named Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (McGarth) This title is also held by English monarchs, but the title gives the holder no actual authority over anything. It is purely formal.
During her reign, Elizabeth had many accomplishments. Some of them were very out there and public, and others were more personal and formal. One of Elizabeth’s biggest accomplishments was when Great Britain defeated Spain in the Anglo-Spanish War. The Anglo-Spanish War was fought by differing religions, and Elizabeth along with Great Britain was fighting with the Anglican religion. (“Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth I had an elaborate family, as well as personal life. Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Anne never produced a legitimate male heir, and was executed on accounts of treason early in Elizabeth’s life. After the death of her father in 1547, Elizabeth’s half-brother, …show more content…
During Elizabeth’s reign, England fought a war, had religious crises, and became prosperous. All of this happened, but nothing outstanding happened in Elizabeth’s personal life. She never married, (“Elizabeth I.”) giving her the names The Virgin Queen and Good Queen Bess. (McGrath) Because Elizabeth never married, she never had any children, and so the Tudor dynasty ended with her. (“Elizabeth I.) A big part of Elizabeth’s life was dealing with different religions, although that was normally not …show more content…
Later, in 1534, Elizabeth became the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This was a title held by English monarchs to show that they were the head of the church that King Henry VIII created. Mary, however, was never given the title of the Supreme Head of the Church of England as she wanted to restore the church’s faith to the pope. Elizabeth was given another title later in 1559. She was named Supreme Governor of the Church of England. (McGarth) This title is also held by English monarchs, but the title gives the holder no actual authority over anything. It is purely formal.
During her reign, Elizabeth had many accomplishments. Some of them were very out there and public, and others were more personal and formal. One of Elizabeth’s biggest accomplishments was when Great Britain defeated Spain in the Anglo-Spanish War. The Anglo-Spanish War was fought by differing religions, and Elizabeth along with Great Britain was fighting with the Anglican religion. (“Elizabeth