Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Due to her father’s continuing search for a male heir Elizabeth’s childhood was dangerously lacking in security or stability. Elizabeth’s mother, Anne was charged with treason and of having love affairs and of conspiring to kill Henry. On May 19, 1536, Anne was beheaded (Somerset 6-7). Henry would now have his first two marriages annulled

versed in astronomy, geography, and her favorite history. Elizabeth was taught it become a very well rounded young lady she learned how to ride horses and play music. She also practiced dancing and sewing. All these characteristics would soon play a role in the very strong leader Elizabeth would become.

Jane Seymour, Henry’s third wife, would in fact produce his much longed for male heir, Edward VI. Edward would reign for a very short time before his sister Mary would become Queen in 1553. Mary’s goal was to lead the country back to Catholicism. During her reign Elizabeth would be accused of plotting against her sister in order to gain the throne she would also spend time in the infamous Tower of London. During her sister’s rein Elizabeth experienced ill health and was faced by many trying times (Green18).

those who opposed her, that she truly was the Queen of England (Thomas 80).

; this would give way for Henry third wife. With the annulment of his prior marriages his two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth were considered bastards, children born outside the marriage. They would then be thought of as illegitimate; they would be no longer in line to succeed the King. (Bush 19-20). Although Elizabeth was illegitimate she would still be brought up in a royal home. Elizabeth was very well educated. She was tutored by some of the countries most brilliant scholars. Elizabeth studied Latin, Greek, French, and Italian. She was also well

Elizabeth held much strength as a female ruler. Perhaps one of her most significant traits was her death as a virgin; Elizabeth chose to never marry. Immediately after she succeeded to the throne many began talking about whom she should marry. Elizabeth argued on may occasions that she needed no king to rule her kingdom effectively. She stated that she would be content if her tombstone read, “a Queen, having reigned such a time, lived and died a virgin.” If Elizabeth remained unwed she would hold the position of both King and Queen of England but if she married she would be but Queen of England

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