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Queen Elizabeth I
England's Golden Age; defeated the Spanish Armada
Born 1533 ๐ฌ๐ง England 1588
๐ Known For
1
Defeated the Spanish Armada (1588) โ secured English naval supremacy
2
England's Golden Age โ the era of Shakespeare, exploration and trade
3
Reigned 45 years unmarried; refused all marriage proposals to retain sole power
Reigned 45 years without marrying โ "Virgin Queen"
Quick Facts
Category
๐ Leaders
Country
๐ฌ๐ง England
Born
1533
Key Year
1588
Achievement
England's Golden Age; defeated the Spanish Armada