10 facts about queen elizabeth 1

Daughter of Henry VIII and his infamous second wife, Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth I is one of the most iconic monarchs in British history. Whether you know her story from the silver screen or the classroom blackboard, Elizabeth’s rise to power has captivated audiences throughout history.

But you might be surprised to learn that there's a little more to the Tudor monarch than you originally thought.

Here are the answers to 15 questions you might have about the life of Elizabeth I.

What religion was Elizabeth I?

Elizabeth was a Protestant. In fact, the Church of England was created as a direct result of her father trying to get a divorce from Catherine of Aragon so that he could marry Anne Boleyn.

Following the death of her Catholic older sister, Mary Tudor, Elizabeth reinstated the Church of England and returned the country to her Protestant faith.

What education did Elizabeth I get?

Unlike most girls her age, Elizabe