Elizabeth I: Brief Biography

Elizabeth I was queen of England and Ireland (7 September 1533, 24 March 1603). She was queen from 17 November 1558 until her death. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.

She had been in prison many times because her sister knew she was Protestant, and catholics couldn't tolerate them in England. Finally, after Mary's death, Elizabeth became queen.

The first thing she made as queen was building an English Protestant Church, which is today's Church of England.

Because of Elizabeth I, England became more tolerant about religion. This led to stability for the kingdom. She never got married, that's why she's sometimes called: "The Virgin Queen"