Queen Elizabeth I
Daughter of Henry VIII and the last of the Tudor monarchs, Elizabeth I ruled England and Ireland from 1558 till her death in 1603.
After the upheavals of previous reigns, hers was marked by prosperity and stability. The so called Elizabethan era was famous for its playwrights (William Shakespeare) and exploration (Francis Drake).
Her navy also won a famous victory against the Spanish Armada.
She was born this day in 1533. Hence this post today.
Born: September 7, 1533
Birthplace: Greenwich, London, England
Died: March 24, 1603 (aged 69)
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