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Why did queen Mary have elizabeth 1imprisoned in the tower of England?
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∙ 14y ago
She was a threat to her Catholic faith. Elizabeth was more popular than Mary.
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∙ 14y agoElizabeth was Protestant, and Mary was persecuting all Protestants in England during that time. Also, Mary feared Elizabeth was a threat to her reign.
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Were Queen Elizabeth and Robert Devereaux lovers?
Yes they were. They were meeting in private underneath the tower of London and Elizabeth nearly had a baby!
When did Queen Elizabeth I become queen?
Elizabeth I ascended the throne on November 17, 1558, at the age of 25. She inherited the throne of England from her half-sister, Queen Mary I.She became Queen when Mary died and remained in power until her death on March 24, 1603.Despite some dangerous moments whilst she was Princess Elizabeth, including being put in the Tower of London by order of her sister, Mary I; when Mary died, Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth I on 17 November 1558. Her coronation took place in Westminster Abbey, London, on 15 January 1559. She reigned for 45 years and died on 24 March 1603. As she died without issue, she was succeeded by a cousin, James VI of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots. He became James I of England. Both James and Elizabeth were descended from the first Tudor king, Henry VII.elizabeth became queen in 1558 after the death of queen MaryNovember 17th, 1558 on the death of her half-sister Mary I
Does Queen Elizabeth live in the Tower of London?
No the Queen has various residences both private and public. Her primary residence is Buckingham Palace. But here is a list of her other residences. Official St. Jame's Palace (London) Buckingham Palace (London) Windsor Castle (Windsor, England) Palace of HolyroodHouse (Edinburgh, Scotland) Private Sandringham House (Norfolk, England) Balmoral Castle (Scotland)
What is the smallest tower of the westminister abbey?
The Elizabeth Tower, I think
Is big ben a tower?
Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of the main bell of the clock but is now generally used as a name for the clock and the clock tower. The official name is 'The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster'.
What relationship does Queen Elizabeth 1 have with Tower of London?
Queen Elizabeth I was a Queen of England. Elizabeth II is a Queen of the United Kingdom, which includes England, but also several other counties. Both are descended from King Henry VII. Henry was the grandfather of Elizabeth I and the 13th great grandfather of Elizabeth II. Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II are First cousins, 13 times removed,
Where is the Queen Elizabeth Tower?
The Queen Elizabeth Tower is in central London next to the Houses of Parliament. It was formerly nicknamed Big Ben after the biggest of the bells in the tower. It was renamed after the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
How did Queen Mother Eilzabeth get into the Tower of London?
Queen Elizabeth I was put in the Tower of London because she was accused of being a heretic.
Why do you think Mary imprisoned elizabeth in tower?
It is the other way round, Elizabeth 1st of England imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots, in the Tower of London. However, to ask why she did this, is in debate, as many people could argue over that is was because Mary was plotting against Elizabeth, or the other way round.
Was Queen Mary imprisoned by her sister Queen Elizabeth I?
If you mean Mary I of England (Mary Tudor), she wasn't executed. She died of cancer on November 17, 1558. If you mean Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stewart), she was executed by her cousin Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) on February 8, 1587.
Which Country is Big Ben clock tower in?
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is in London England.
Where is the kohinoor diamond exhibited or kept is it in the tower bridge?
queen elizabeth building
How many royal people have visited the Tower of London?
1, that is Queen Elizabeth I
Why was Big Ben renamed and what?
The tower encasing Big Ben was renamed as 'Elizabeth Tower' in celebration of the Queen's diamond jubilee.
What is the last bridge to cross the thames before it reaches the sea?
Tower Bridge
Were Queen Elizabeth and Robert Devereaux lovers?
Yes they were. They were meeting in private underneath the tower of London and Elizabeth nearly had a baby!
What is Queen Elizabeths hometown?
Queen Elizabeth I was born at the Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, London, England on 7th September 1533. Elizabeth 1 came from England. Her father hated her as he wanted a son instead of a daughter. Not only this, but her mother was beheaded for producing a girl when Elizabeth was three. Elizabeth I was born in 1533 at Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, London
