I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king.

Elizabeth I

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Topic

Inner strength Girl power

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1580s 16th century

Era

European Renaissance

Occupation

Royalty

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Queen Elizabeth I. "Tilbury Speech." 9 Aug. 1588. Tilbury, England, U. K.

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