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Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I. I may not be a lion, but I am a lion’s cub, and I have a lions’ heart. 1533 – 1603. Coronation. Childhood. Born 7 th September 1533 King Henry VIII Anne Boleyn. Childhood. Her stepmothers: Jane Seymour – son Edward Anne of Cleves Catherine Howard Catherine Parr.

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Elizabeth I

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  1. ElizabethI I may not be a lion, but I am a lion’s cub, and I have a lions’ heart. 1533 – 1603

  2. Coronation

  3. Childhood • Born 7th September 1533 • King Henry VIIIAnne Boleyn

  4. Childhood Her stepmothers: • Jane Seymour – son Edward • Anne of Cleves • Catherine Howard • Catherine Parr

  5. Education Scholars: • William Grindal • Roger Asham She could speak five languages fluently.

  6. King Edward VI • King Henry VIII died in the January of 1547 • 9 year old son Edward became a king • Edward Seymour became Protector of England his plot was to kidnap the Boy King

  7. Wyatt rebellion - 1554 • Edward died 1553 • Queen Mary I of England (Elizabeth’s half-sister) • Thomas Wyatt wanted to seize the throne • conspiracy with Elizabeth?? sent to Tower of London thenWoodstock Manor in Oxfordshire • Philip of Spain

  8. Reign • 17th November 1558 • crowned on Sunday 15th January 1559 • restored the coinage • the flourishing of the literary masterpieces • theaters and playhouses

  9. Marriage • Robert Dudley • Earl of Leicester • Francis • Duke of Alencon/Anjou Both impossible She is called The Virgin Queen

  10. Mary, Queen of Scots • Catholics: Elizabeth was illegitimate and had no right to the throne – Mary was rightful Queen of England • plots were made to make Mary queen • Mary was immediately imprisoned and kept for 20 years • executed at Fotheringay Castle on 8th February 1587

  11. Philip, King of Spain • the relationship changed – now enemies • execution of the Queen of Scots was the impuls • his mighty fleet was sent against England in summer 1588 • the English defeated them • Elizabeth's popularity reached its top

  12. †Richmond Palace on the 24th March 1603 England was a country torn apart byreligious squabbles – she turned it to one of the most powerful and prosperous countries in the world.

  13. Lenka Maturová Thank you for your attention!

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