
FAQ About Queen Elizabeth I

Why is Queen Elizabeth I's era called the Elizabethan Era?
The period of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, from 1558 to 1603, is called the Elizabethan Era because it was a time of significant cultural, artistic, and literary flourishing in England. The era is famous for the works of playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe and marked a time of exploration, with figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh.