Did Shakespeare live during the reign of Elizabeth I?

Yes, William Shakespeare lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was born in 1564, during the reign of Elizabeth's predecessor, Queen Mary I, but he came to prominence as a playwright and actor during the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 until her death in 1603. Shakespeare's career flourished during her reign, and many of his most famous plays, including "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "King Lear," were written and performed during this time.