8-5QueenElizabeth

1. Who was queen Elizabeth and what was her legacy? Queen Elizabeth the first was the first ever woman to rise to throne of England. She was born to the name Elizabeth Tudor. She was the only child of King Henry the eighth to survive past infancy. Early Life and Opposition to the throne: Elizabeth the first was born to the royal family on the Seventh of September 1533 around 3 pm, in Greenwich Palace. Three years after Elizabeth was born, her mother (Anne Boleyn) was executed. Although too young to fully grasp what had happened to the sudden disappearance of her mother, Elizabeth’s lifestyle completely changed. She was striped of the title princess and was then addressed to as “Lady Elizabeth.” She became (in the words of one Englishman from the time) “The royal bastard.” The king’s new wife, Jane Seymour noticed that many of the child’s needs were being neglected, she wrote the king, and the king supplied new clothing. Elizabeth gained a very reputable education, as did her brother Prince Edward. They were taught Latin, Greek, French, and Spanish. Elizabeth’s tutor: Blanche Perry remained a close friend for many years. This would help her as she matured and evolved into the queen she was to be. Teens, and rise to the throne: The dowager queen married Edward Seymour. Seymour took a liking to Elizabeth and would often play with her. Elizabeth was forced to leave due to Edward (or the admiral’s) rash behavior. After the death of Katherine, Seymour proposed numerous times to Elizabeth only to be turned down. He had a master plan to abduct members of the government, yet never went through with it. Groups such as Northumberland made attempts at preventing Elizabeth her right to the throne. She succeeded them and on Sunday January 15, 1559 at Westminster abbey, she was crowned Queen Elizabeth the first. She was 25 years of age. Rebellions Against Elizabeth: Throughout her lifetime Elizabeth faced many rebellions against the throne. Acts such as the seize of Edinburg, the rebellion against the Elizabethian laws, The Thrity Nine Articles of Angelican faith, the abduction of Mary Queen of Scotts, and the Northern Rebellion all were revolts against Elizabeth’s throne. She was constantly under immense pressure, and rumors of planned assassinations also ran wild. Overview: Throughout Queen Elizabeth’s rule (44 years) there were two epidemics, over 20 rebellions against her and 27 planned assasinations. She perished on the 24th of March 1603.