Queen Elizabeth I & Her Court.

Life Span

• Born September 7, 1533
• Died March 24, 1603
• Burired in Westminster Abbey
• Reign from Nov 17, 1558 - March 24, 1603

How she became queen

• King Henry VIII continuely beheaded his wifes
• When Elizabeth was two, King Henry accused his wife Anne Boleyn of inecest with her brother
• And had her beheaded. And the marrige was annulled
• Therfore Elizabeth was delcarred illigetimitt
• Her brother Edward was king until his death in 1553. Then her sister Mary became queen and Elizabeth succeeded her

Court.

• Included about 1250 people
• collection of very privaldged people who served the queen.
• projected a image of power but did waste money
• she was courted by people to gain her favor and patriniged
• people would woo her and shower her with gifts and love letters.

Elizabethan Era

• considered the golden age
• represented renaissance in England
• which brought fourth poerty, music, and literature
• most famous in this era was William Shakespeare

religion

• Elizabeth said "I have no disiaree to make windows in mens souls"
• She founded the church of England
• She brought back english mass and refrained from persecuting Catholics

entertainment

• Jousting, dancing, poetry, acting/performances, hunting, and music
• people loved to preform for the queen and gain her attention.
• she loved being entertained
• she was very skilled at writtting, dancing amd music.
• and admired people in these areas.

bizarre makeup?

• In 1562 Queen Eizabeth alomost died of smallpox
• this left her with severe deep scares on her face.
• she took a mixture of white lead powder & vinegar
• which created a thick white makeup, she used to cover her face
• and put a bright read heart on her lipps. This became very fashionable

FIN.