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Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, and as "Bloody Mary" by her Protestant opponents, was Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 and Queen of Spain and the Habsburg dominions as the wife of King Philip II from January 1556 until her death in 1558.
Jun 18, 2024 · Mary I (born February 18, 1516, Greenwich, near London, England—died November 17, 1558, London) was the first queen to rule England (1553–58) in her own right. She was known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of Protestants in a vain attempt to restore Roman Catholicism in England.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and reign of Mary I, the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. She restored Catholicism in England, married a Spanish prince and earned her nickname by persecuting Protestants.
May 6, 2020 · The eldest daughter of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE) with Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE), she restored Catholicism in England while her persecution of Protestants led to her nickname 'Bloody Mary'. Mary's marriage to Philip of Catholic Spain set her own kingdom against her.
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Learn about the life and reign of England's first Queen Regnant, who tried to restore Catholicism and was known as 'Bloody Mary'. Explore her birth, marriages, engagements, persecutions and legacy at Greenwich Palace and other royal sites.
Sep 25, 2018 · Born on February 18th, 1516, Mary was the eldest child of King Henry VIII, as well as the only surviving child of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, and thus was pronounced heir apparent to her father’s throne.
Mary Tudor was the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. She was crowned in the Abbey on 1st October 1553 and lies buried with Elizabeth I.