Elizabeth I of England , also known as the Virgin Queen, was Queen of England and Ireland between 1558 and 1603. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, during their reign she was much more modern than her father. As she was getting older, Elizabeth I became known for her virginity and died without issue.
She was born on September 7, 1533 in the city of Richmond as a princess. However, her mother, Ana Bolena, was executed when she was barely three years old , after which she was declared an illegitimate daughter. However, when her brothers Maria I and Eduardo VI died, she assumed the throne and was queen of England and Ireland until her death.
One of the most relevant measures he took during his reign was to establish a Protestant church independent from that of Rome . There was also great cultural splendor at the time, with authors such as William Shaespeare and Francis Drake, among others.
During his reign the Parliament urged him on several occasions to marry, but Elizabeth I refused . He never got married, although the real reason is unknown.
She died on March 24, 1603 in Richmond Palace and was buried in Westminster Abbey, very close to her sister Maria I.
After his death , James I of England and VI of Scotland , son of Mary I of Scotland and Henry Stuart, became king. Throughout his life, Jacobo had very close relationships with the men of his court, to the point that many historians have concluded that he was bisexual or homosexual, although it is not 100% clear.
Why was the queen a virgin?
Although she is known as the Virgin Queen, historians believe that she had a very intense sex life. According to historical records, she suffered from vaginal agenesis , a very common disorder characterized by the fact that the vagina and uterus do not develop. A congenital condition that prevents penetrative sex.
About the causes of vaginal agenesis are not entirely clear. Experts believe that in the first 20 weeks of gestation, the Mullerian ducts do not form properly.