Virgin Queen: character and strengths (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year Elizabeth I became Queen of England
Year Elizabeth I became Queen of England
1558
What 'Virgin Queen' referred to
What 'Virgin Queen' referred to
Elizabeth's decision to remain unmarried
Elizabeth's age when she became queen
Elizabeth's age when she became queen
25 years old
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
45 years (1558-1603)
Languages Elizabeth I spoke fluently
Languages Elizabeth I spoke fluently
Latin, Greek, French, and Italian
Elizabeth's key personality trait for winning support
Elizabeth's key personality trait for winning support
Confident and charismatic
How Elizabeth used patronage
How Elizabeth used patronage
Rewarded supporters with lands, jobs & titles for loyalty
How Elizabeth reframed her unmarried status
How Elizabeth reframed her unmarried status
Said she was 'married' to England rather than any man
How Elizabeth shaped her public image
How Elizabeth shaped her public image
Used propaganda to present herself as strong & independent ruler
Definition: Charismatic leadership
Definition: Charismatic leadership
Using personal appeal & charm to win people's loyalty & support
Definition: Legitimate rule
Definition: Legitimate rule
Having legal and moral authority to govern
Definition: Divine right
Definition: Divine right
Belief that God personally chose monarchs to rule
Definition: Royal patronage
Definition: Royal patronage
Monarch's power to grant land, positions, titles to reward allies