Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most influential women in the history of Europe‚ having been a queen to rulers of both France and England‚ along with having significant political and economic power in her own right. She served as an example to all women‚ during a period where there was increasing development in the female s role in society. Eleanor was a patron of the arts‚ and she was also a powerful personality‚ influencing the politics of the day with the help of her sons‚ and maintaining
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“The Virgin Queen of England” Queen Elizabeth I was a brave and noble Queen of England‚ who endured wars and hardships better than some British Kings. She grew up with a constantly changing and quarreling family filled with violence‚ scandal and death and still managed to be both intelligent and competent. She was able to unite a torn and divided country and simultaneously fight off other nations over religious beliefs. She kept a level head through risky relationships and bad parings and did get
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Queen Elizabeth (see Appendix 1) was one of the most remarkable leaders in English history. She was born on September 7‚ 1533 at Greenwich Palace. Her birth was a “bitter disappointment to her father” (Help Me 1) ‚ King Henry VIII‚ who was “highly expecting the birth of a son” (Help Me 1). Her mother was executed for treason shortly after her birth. Elizabeth was a woman of largely expanded horizons. The three aspects bellow demonstrate parts of her personality that emphases her image as a Great
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Queen Elizabeth I six - 1547 - illegitimate - 1533 - Jane Seymour Protestantism - Thomas Seymour - 1558 - 2 and half - imprisoned - Anne Boleyn Elizabeth was born in ___1___ . Her parents were Henry VIII and ___2___. Her mother was beheaded when she was ___3___ years old and she was declared ___4___. Henry’s new queen ___5___ was kind to her but she died when Elizabeth was ___6___ years old. After Henry VIII’s death in __7____ he was taken in by Henry’s sixth and surviving wife‚ Katherine Parr
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The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) is often referred to as the Elizabethan or “Golden Age” in English history. She was responsible for English exploration of the New World and the flourishing of the economy. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I was also noted for the English Renaissance. It was during this time period‚ that there was an outpour of poetry and drama. Her court became a center for poets‚ musicians‚ writers (including Shakespeare) and scholars. The Queen was very fond of Shakespeare’s
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Queen Elizabeth I Characteristics or behaviors are traits that make a person who they are. Depending on those traits‚ the person can place either a positive or negative impact on others. When being placed in a position that regards a sense of authority‚ it is very very important to own positive and influential characteristics that will help lead a crowd. Although that is the obvious expectation of a leader or ruler‚ some people fail to meet this standard and take advantage of the ability that
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country’s history is that of Queen Elizabeth I‚ who ruled from 1558 to 1603. During her time as Queen‚ Elizabeth possessed many qualities that made her an exceptional monarch‚ including religious tolerance‚ support of the arts‚ and love for her people. Elizabeth I became queen during a period of religious conflict in England. Unlike her sister Mary‚ who had been queen before Elizabeth and used her position as ruler to force her own beliefs on her subjects‚ Elizabeth approved a sort of compromise
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Queen Elizabeth was born in Greenwich Palace on September 7‚ 1533. She died on March 24‚ 1603‚ of natural causes. Her father was Henry VII. His second wife‚ Anne Boleyn was Elizabeth’s mother. King Henry wanted a son‚ but received a daughter‚ instead‚ from his second wife. Before Elizabeth’s third birthday‚ Henry had her mother beheaded in charges of adultery and treason. Elizabeth was brought up in a separate household at Hatfield (not known). King Henry’s third wife gave birth
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Elizabeth the First’s full name is Lady Elizabeth Tudor‚ however‚ she is most commonly referred to as Elizabeth I. This means that she was the first queen named Elizabeth to rule England. We don’t know much about her childhood or her life at all. Much of what we know is how popular of a queen she was. Elizabeth’s name has become a synonym for the era of her rule (1559-1603). She was born on September 7‚ 1533 to famous King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn‚ one of his many wives at Greenwich Palace
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“I know I have 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" ("Elizabeth I"). When thinking of strong leaders in history‚ Martin Luther King Jr‚ George Washington‚ or Alexander the Great may come to mind. What may not come to mind at first‚ though‚ is a queen. Most view queens as the face of a country and think their many servants and fellow council members make all of the real decisions. But‚ this stereotype could not be more wrong
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