In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to re ... of which she claimed no knowledge. In November 1558, after the death of Mary I, Elizabeth succeeded to ...

Queen Elizabeth I – reigned from 1558 to 1603 Probably one of the most famous redheads in history, having ruled when the Spanish Armada were defeated. Paintings throughout her life depict her ...

As the Armada neared the English coast ... However, her reign was a short one and when she died in 1558, Elizabeth became queen. Some of the key concerns of Elizabeth's reign arose because ...