Elizabeth I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last of the Tudor monarchs and is remembered for her long reign, her strong leadership, and her religious reforms. Elizabeth was a patron of the arts and literature, and
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Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on history and culture, gave name to the Elizabethan era.