“Rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns.”

Speech to the Troops at Tilbury (1588)

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Queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 … 1533–1603

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