Mary I | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 9, 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.
8 Things You Might Not Know about Mary I - HISTORY
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · 8 Things You Might Not Know about Mary I. Get the facts on the turbulent life of this Tudor monarch—England's first queen regnant. By: Elizabeth Nix. Updated: August 18, 2023 | Original ...
Mary I of England - Wikipedia
WEBMary 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.
Mary I ‑ England, Queen & Bloody Mary - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Mary I became England's first female monarch in 1553. She was known as Bloody Mary for burning nearly 300 Protestants at the stake during her short reign.
Mary I (Bloody Mary): 25 Interesting Facts - World History Edu
WEBOct 5, 2020 · Here are 25 very important facts about Mary I of England (1516-1558), the cold-blooded, fanatic queen of England who spent her 5-year reign burning Protestants at the stake. Owing to the numerous miscarriages and stillbirths her mother, Catherine of Aragon, had, Mary grew up as the only child of her mother.
Mary I: 8 facts about her life, death and legacy - HistoryExtra
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · Mary I, aka Mary Tudor or 'Bloody Mary', was the daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. The first queen regnant of England, she succeeded the English throne following the death of her half-brother, Edward VI, in 1553. But how much do you know about her?
Mary I of England - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 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.
Mary I | 10 Interesting Facts On Queen Bloody Mary
WEBAug 6, 2015 · Mary I was the first queen regnant in the history of England but she is more known for the hundreds of persecutions of Protestants that were carried out during her reign. She is condemned for creating an anti-Catholic and anti-Spanish sentiment in England during the time.
History - Historic Figures: Mary I (1516 - 1558) - BBC
WEBMary was born at Greenwich on 18 February 1516, the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Her life was radically altered when Henry divorced Catherine to marry Anne...
Mary I summary | Britannica
WEBMary I, or Mary Tudor, (born Feb. 18, 1516, Greenwich, near London, Eng.—died Nov. 17, 1558, London), Queen of England (1553–58). The daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, she was declared illegitimate after Henry’s divorce and new marriage to Anne Boleyn (1533).