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“There is an Italian proverb which saith, From my enemy let me defend myself; but from a pretensed friend Lord deliver me”

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Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, was born on September 7, 1533, and died on March 24, 1603. She was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty and her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, marked the peak of English power. During her reign, England achieved significant achievements in politics, economy, and culture. more

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