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Elizabeth I and Marriage

Explore the reasons, suitors, and decisions of Queen Elizabeth I in her quest for a marital alliance during her reign of England.

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Elizabeth I and Marriage

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  1. Elizabeth I and Marriage This icon indicates the slide contains activities created in Flash. These activities are not editable. For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation.

  2. Who will Elizabeth marry? As soon as Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558, people expected her to get married, and started to wonder about who her husband would be. Marriage was seen as essential for a wealthy and powerful woman, especially a queen. Marriage would not be for romantic reasons, but for other reasons... What reasons are there for Elizabeth to marry?

  3. Reasons for marriage

  4. The pros and cons of marriage From Elizabeth’s point of view, there were both advantages and disadvantages to getting married. Advantages Disadvantages Marrying a foreigner might lead to meddling in English affairs. Produce an heir to continue the Protestant religion and avoid fighting after she dies. Parliament would stop pressuring her. Marrying an Englishman would lead to jealously and in-fighting. Could create a powerful alliance to increase England’s strength. A husband might try to take over and rule.

  5. Elizabeth’s suitors Over the course of her reign, Elizabeth considered marriage proposals from over 20 men! On the next five slides, you will see information about some of the more serious possibilities. Imagine you are a member of the Privy Council (the group that advised Elizabeth). What would you advise Elizabeth to do?

  6. Elizabeth’s suitors Duke of Alençon Philip of Spain Robert Dudley William of Orange Eric of Sweden Click on a picture to find out more…

  7. What did Elizabeth decide to do? What did you advise Elizabeth to do? In fact, Elizabeth never married, although she continued to consider her different suitors until she was in her 50s! Instead, she said she was married to her country, telling parliament: I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.

  8. Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency Name Philip Title: King of Spain Are you: Protestant Catholic Are you: English Other If you chose Other, write it here: Spanish Are you: Poor Rich Fabulously wealthy How did you make your money? Spain is a very rich and powerful country; I own lots of land around the world. Notes (for Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency staff only) Ruled England when married to Elizabeth’s sister, Mary I – English people did not like this. Very anti-Protestant. back

  9. Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency Name Francis Title: Duke of Alençon Are you: Protestant Catholic Are you: English Other If you chose Other, write it here: French Are you: Poor Rich Fabulously wealthy How did you make your money? I am the brother of the French king, and so own lots of land. Notes (for Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency staff only) Younger than Elizabeth. Not as strong a Catholic as Philip. Could create a powerful union against Spain. back

  10. Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency Name Robert Dudley Title: Earl of Leicester Are you: Protestant Catholic Are you: English Other If you chose Other, write it here: - Are you: Poor Rich Fabulously wealthy How did you make your money? The queen is my mistress, and my childhood friend; she has given me land and a title. Notes (for Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency staff only) The queen’s favourite. His wife, Amy Robsart, died in suspicious circumstances. back

  11. Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency Name Eric Title: King of Sweden Are you: Protestant Catholic Are you: English Other If you chose Other, write it here: Swedish Are you: Poor Rich Fabulously wealthy How did you make your money? Despite being a king, I do not have much money. Notes (for Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency staff only) Popular with the people, but not a strong alliance. back

  12. Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency Name William Title: Prince of Orange Are you: Protestant Catholic Are you: English Other If you chose Other, write it here: Dutch Are you: Poor Rich Fabulously wealthy How did you make your money? I am the son of the queen of Holland and own lots of the country. Notes (for Ye Olde Elizabethan Dating Agency staff only) Strong Protestant; fighting a war with Spain; could be a powerful ally? back

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