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Who were the Elizabethans?
Discover the people of Elizabethan England and what made this era so special in history
👑1558-1603 CE👑
Elizabethan Era
for Kids
Experience the golden age of England with Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, exploration and magnificent fashion
1558 - 1603
Time Period
45 years
Elizabeth I Reigned
5
Topics
Elizabethan Era Topics
Dive deep into the fascinating aspects of Elizabethan England through our comprehensive educational resources
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Henry VIII
Learn about the famous Tudor king with six wives who started the Church of England
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Elizabethan Fashion
Explore the magnificent clothes, ruffs, and styles of the Elizabethan period
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The Spanish Armada
Discover the epic sea battle when England defeated the mighty Spanish fleet
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William Shakespeare
Meet the world's greatest playwright and poet who changed literature forever
Journey Through Time
Explore the key events that shaped Elizabethan Era over 1558 - 1603
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1558
Elizabeth I Becomes Queen
Princess Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England after the death of her sister Queen Mary I. She is just 25 years old.
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1564
William Shakespeare Born
The world's greatest playwright is born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He would grow up to write plays that are still performed today!
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1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
England defeats the mighty Spanish fleet in a famous naval battle, making Queen Elizabeth a hero and securing England's safety.
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1603
End of the Elizabethan Era
Queen Elizabeth I dies after 45 years on the throne. The Tudor period ends and the Stuart period begins with King James I.
👑Amazing Elizabethan Facts👑
Elizabethan Era Facts for Kids
Get ready for some jaw-dropping facts about the golden age of England!
✨Fact #1
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The Virgin Queen
Queen Elizabeth I never married, which is why she was called the "Virgin Queen." She said she was married to England instead!
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Theatre Boom
The first public theatre in England, called "The Theatre," opened in 1576 in London. Soon, many more opened including the famous Globe Theatre!
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Explorer Adventures
Famous explorers like Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh sailed the seas during Elizabeth's reign, discovering new lands and bringing back treasures.
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White Makeup
Elizabethan ladies powdered their faces white with a mixture called "ceruse." It contained lead, which was poisonous and damaged their skin!
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Word Inventor
William Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words that we still use today, including "eyeball," "fashionable," "lonely," and "bedroom!"
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Big Ruffs
Elizabethan ruffs (the big collars people wore) got so large that some people needed special long spoons to eat their food!
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