Wanna know about the red-headed ruler, Queen Elizabeth 1 of England? Find out ten top details about her life and her 45-year reign that made her one of the most successful monarchs in history. Born to Anne Boleyn and King Henry 8th, her chances of becoming queen looked slim when she was born, but lucky for England that her half-brother Edward at only 15 died and then her half-sister Mary died without children. She took the thrown and sorted out a huge religious mess, making England peaceful and prosperous. A life well-lived! Check her out!