Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I was the skilled and influential ruler of England from 1558 to 1603, known as the Elizabethan era. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and became queen after her half-sister Elizabeth I. Elizabeth stabilized the nation, promoted arts and exploration, and established the Protestant Church of England. Her reign saw England's cultural flowering and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. She is remembered for her intelligence, political skill, and strong leadership during a time of both religious conflict and expanding global influence. Elizabeth remains one of England’s most celebrated historical figures.