Women in leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time

  • 1900 BCE

    Queen Elizabeth

    Event: Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
    Full Name: Elizabeth I of England
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    Queen of England (1558–1603)
    Strengthened England’s navy, leading to the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588)
    Promoted the arts and literature, including the works of William Shakespeare
    Established the Protestant Church of England, shaping England’s religious future
    Time Period (Years Active): 1558–1603
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    One of the most powerful and influential female rule