I have desired to live to see this day, wherein I have had a sight of my people. I bless God that I am come amongst you, and I hope I shall never depart from you.
— Elizabeth I Early Modern

English queen, Golden Age

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Context

Speech to Parliament, Golden Speech

Date / Period

1601

Category

Shocking

Source

https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/elizabeth-is-golden-speech

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