Queen Gloriana
On the other hand, Elizabeth was doing something right. Gloriana, as she was known, was a well-liked queen who was praised for her successes over enemies such as the Spanish Armada, which she defeated. She is still recognized as one of the greatest English monarchs to have ever reigned.
Queen Gloriana
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Elizabeth’s unusual beauty practice played a role in her death at the age of 69. As she grew older, her hair began to fall out. Then there was her chronic fatigue, lapses in memory, and gastrointestinal issues. A modern doctor would recognize those symptoms as indications of lead poisoning.
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