Elizabeth I
Elizabeth the Great’s accomplishments in England lasted far beyond her time in power. During this time period two other great women had an influence on Europe, but none had as much as an influence as Elizabeth I of England. ... Elizabeth surpassed Catherine de Medici and Catherine the Great in several ways. Elizabeth was the undisputed ruler of England while Catherine de Medici never actually ruled France. ... Through having the support of the people and her superb ability to work with Parliament, Elizabeth made England the most powerful country in Europe. Elizabeth created religious tolerance in Europe and made the Church of England Protestant. Elizabeth also created a very powerful military. Under Elizabeth the Royal Navy defeated the potent Spanish Armanda, which gave the English people huge amounts of confidence in England. Also, through Elizabeth’s support in exploration, England began an era of colonization in the Americas.