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Elizabeth I was queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death in 1603, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. Her government established a durable Protestant religious settlement while navigating conflict with Catholic powers, including the failed Spanish Armada invasion of 1588. Her reign also encompassed maritime expansion and the literary culture associated with writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
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Why was Elizabeth I called the Virgin Queen?
Elizabeth never married and cultivated an image of personal devotion to England. The title Virgin Queen later became closely associated with her, even though marriage negotiations formed part of Tudor diplomacy.
What happened when the Spanish Armada attacked Elizabeth's England?
Philip II of Spain sent the Armada against England in 1588, but English attacks, difficult weather, and logistical problems disrupted the invasion. Elizabeth's speech to troops at Tilbury became one of the best-known moments of her reign.
Why did Elizabeth I execute Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary was implicated in the Babington Plot, a Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary on the English throne. After years in English custody, Mary was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587.
Who inherited the throne after Elizabeth I died?
Elizabeth died childless in 1603, ending the Tudor dynasty. James VI of Scotland succeeded her as James I of England, joining the two crowns under one monarch.
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