Holiday Ayo - The life of Queen Elizabeth I is interesting to discuss. This woman who led the British Empire from 1558 to 1603 has a tragic story.

Queen Elizabeth I ruled for 45 years. Before he closed his age, there were historical moments attached to him. Here are historical moments in the life of Queen Elizabeth I

1. Birth was not expected

source: Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I was born on September, 7 1533 at Greenwich Palace. At that time she was present in the world when the Tudor dynasty was running under the leadership of her father, King Henry VIII.

The news of her birth certainly caused joy throughout the country. However, this was a bitter disappointment for the father.

King Henry VIII at that time really needed an heir, so he hoped to be blessed with a son to continue the Tudor dynasty. Although in the end Elizabeth remained as heir to the throne, Henry hoped that the next child would be a son to replace his claim to the throne.

2. The mother was sentenced to death

source: History Hit

Queen Elizabeth I's mother was executed in 1536. At that time, Queen Elizabeth I was still young. Her mother, Anne Boleyn, was accused of adultery. For that sin, she was then beheaded by order of the King.

A week after her mother was beheaded, Queen Elizabeth I's father re-married Jane Seymour. Since her mother's departure, Elizabeth's title was declared invalid and she was removed from the royal succession. Her title was demoted.

Elizabeth was also neglected for several years until Henry's last wife, Catherine Parr, took over and ensured that Elizabeth received an education of the highest standard and was taught the art of public speaking by the renowned Cambridge scholar, Roger Ascham.

3. The father passed away

source: Daily Express

King Henry VIII died in 1547. At that time Queen Elizabeth I was 13 years old. Henry's power was then passed on to Edward, Elizabeth I's nine-year-old half-brother. As an orphan, Elizabeth then lived with her stepmother, Catherine Parr.