Elizabeth I was a long-time ruler of England. He reigned for forty-four years, with prosperity and stability. She was born on 7 September 1533. Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, the king's second wife. Anne Boleyn was beheaded on the orders of her husband, the king, when Elizabeth was two years old. She was beheaded on charges of adultery and conspiracy. Soon after her mother's death, Elizabeth and her half-sister were declared illegitimate, because their father wished to one day have a male heir to the throne. Elizabeth and Mary would later be reinstated as potential heirs to the throne. The future queen was raised like any other royal child. He received private lessons and achieved excellent results in music and languages. She spent some time in the care of her stepmother, Catherine Parr, after her father's death in 1547. Catherine ensured that Elizabeth was educated to the highest standards. There was tension between Catherine and her new husband, Thomas Seymour, which led to Elizabeth returning to the royal estate of Hatfield. Thomas Seymour was found guilty of conspiracy and executed. It turned out that he wanted to marry Elizabeth to gain power. Elizabeth's half-brother Edward died in 1553. Her half-sister and cousin, Lady Jane Grey, both wanted to take the crown. Edward had named Gray as his successor. His reign was very short-lived. It lasted only nine days, because Mary had gained the support of the English people and overthrew Grey. Elizabeth supported Mary as she took power. But many people remained suspicious of Elizabeth. Many wanted to return the county to the Catholic faith. Although Elizabeth supported the religious change, she remained a can... in the middle of the paper... for treason. Even though her power was fading, she still remained devoted to the English people. He retired to Richmond Palace, one of his favorite homes. She would not allow doctors to examine her, nor would she rest in bed. In her final hours, soft music was played to calm her. It is believed that she died of blood poisoning, but nothing has ever been confirmed. He died on March 24, 1603. With his death he brought an end to the House of Tudor, which had ruled England since the late 1400s. He was succeeded on the throne by James I. He was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, a formal rival of Elizabeth. Elizabeth I will always be remembered as a sovereign who always supported her people. He provided stability and coherence to his country. He helped his country face political and religious challenges and the arts grew during this period with all his support.