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The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I

Season 1
In 1558, Elizabeth took the throne of a deeply divided England after her siblings Edward and Mary died. The Protestant queen allowed Catholics to continue with their faith as long as they were discrete and loyal. Peace and prosperity followed; English culture flourished. Under Elizabeth, the seeds of Empire were sewn but despite her successes the Virgin Queen had to guard against numerous plots.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I
    August 2, 2023
    47min
    TV-PG
    In 1558, Elizabeth took the throne of a deeply divided England after her siblings Edward and Mary died. The Protestant queen allowed Catholics to continue with their faith as long as they were discrete and loyal. Peace and prosperity followed; English culture flourished. Under Elizabeth, the seeds of Empire were sewn but despite her successes the Virgin Queen had to guard against numerous plots.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Angie Cox
Producers
Angie Cox
Studio
Woodcut Media
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