Queen · 1533 – 1603
Elizabeth I
Little-Known Facts
- She was highly educated and reputedly fluent in several languages, including Latin, French and Italian.
- Her decision never to marry was politically deliberate, preserving her independence and England's.
Myths & Misconceptions
Why was Elizabeth I called the Virgin Queen?
Because she never married or had children, a choice she used politically to remain independent and to keep suitors and rival factions in balance.