(born 1533, reigned 1558 to 1603)

Biography
The life and reign of Elizabeth Tudor.
Elizabeth I (r. 1558-1603)
Her life and reign from the British monarchy site. A good introduction.
Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603)
A summary from the massive BBC History site.
The Life and Times of Elizabeth I
A whole site devoted to Elizabeth's life and Elizabethan social history. Suitable for students and available in UK and US English versions.
Elizabeth I of England
An informative, illustrated article from Wikipedia. We recommend taking Wikipedia articles with a pinch of salt but in general this is an excellent example of collaborative writing by members of public.
Elizabeth I
A biography from the excellent Tudor History site.
Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Portraits, Primary Sources
A well-written and detailed biography article with links to more sources of information.
Elizabeth I
A biography aimed at children and students.
Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD)
Elizabeth's entry in the Britannia Encyclopedia.
Elizabeth I
A longer, illustrated biography from the 'English Monarchs' website, which continues onto Page Two.
Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth
A review from the Tudor England page at Britain Express.
Queen Elizabeth I of England
A biography with bibliography from Professor Pavlac's Women's History Resource Site.
Elizabeth I
An entry from the Highbeam Encyclopedia.
Elizabeth I
A brief biography from the Renaissance Faire site.
'Queen Elizabeth' by Edward Spencer Beesly, 1892
An out-of-copyright 1890s biography reproduced online. Historical research has moved on since then but still useful.
Portraits of Queen Elizabeth I
Pictures of the queen throughout her life from teenage outcast to the 'Gloriana' years.

Articles And Artefacts
Pages on specialist themes and items associated with Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth I: An Overview
An article by Alexandra Briscoe on what Elizabeth was actually like.
Selected Writing and Speeches of Queen Elizabeth I of England (b. 1533, r. 1558-1603)
A selection of her writings.
The Works of Elizabeth I
A selection of her writings.
Elizabeth's Household
An article about the organisation and importance of the royal household, written for a US Bachelors Thesis in History. From the Renaissance Faire site.
Elizabeth I's Locket Ring
Elizabeth's famous ring, which opens on one side to reveal a portrait of herself, and on the other, a portrait of her mother, Anne Boleyn.
A Candle of Belief
Elizabeth's life before she became queen. Vividly-written if occasionally overwrought in style (as you can tell from the title...).
Portrait Miniature of Elizabeth I
Why having portrait miniatures made of the Queen were more than just vanity on her part.
Pregnant Queen Elizabeth?
A portrait once mistakenly thought to show Elizabeth I in maternity dress.
The Mysterious Lady in Persian Costume
A more up-to-date article discussing the same portrait as above.
The Website of Queen Elizabeth I
An educational drama company with a good website for children.
Queen Elizabeth I's Wardrobe
Elizabeth used her clothes to convey political messages and create an image for herself. Here's a brief discussion of the clothing of Elizabeth as Queen.
Queen Elizabeth's Influence on Elizabethan Dress
Another discussion of Queen Elizabeth and fashion.

Elizabethan England
There are many more related links throughout this site, but here's a taster.
Life In Elizabethan England
A short but detailed look at everyday life in Elizabethan England.
Elizabethan England
Another site on Elizabethan life, aimed at schoolchildren.

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