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Elizabeth Tudor was born at Greenwich palace on September 7th in 1533 as the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boldeyn who was executed on may 19th when Elizabeth was only two years old. She had inherited intelligence, determination and shrewdness from both of her parents. She also spoke six languages fluently which showed that she was very well-educated. To become Queen the daughter of Henry VIII had to face some difficulties. Catholics …

…were discovered. During Elizabeth’s long reign the nation also suffered because of high prices and severe economic depression especially in the country side during the 1590s. Her decisive leadership brought successes during a period of great danger at “home” and abroad. The Virgin Queen died at Richmond Palace on March 24th in 1603 and was burried at Westminster Abbey in London. The date of her accession has been a national holiday for two hundred years.