House / Group: Tudor
Born / died: 1533-1603
Reign: 1558-1603
The only surviving child of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth did not marry or bear any children. She rejected the attentions of Mary's widower, Philip and refused to entertain any other suitors or to name an heir.
Elizabeth was a popular monarch, especially in contrast with her predecessor, Mary, but her achievements were probably overrated.
She died of old age and is buried in Westminster Abbey, next to Mary.
Elizabeth appeared on a British stamp in 1968.
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