Elizabeth I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and is often referred to as the "Queen" or "Gloriana." Elizabeth I is known for her long and prosperous reign, which is often considered one of the most remarkable periods in English history, known as the Elizabethan era. Her reign saw the flourishing of the arts, exploration, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, solidifying England's power. She is remembered as a strong and influential monarch and is one of the most iconic figures in British history.