Mary I of England

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mary I of England born?February 18, 1516
2. When did Mary I of England die?November 17, 1558 (age 42)
3. Where was Mary I of England born?Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, England
4. What is the spouse?Philip II of Spain
5. Who was Mary I of England?Mary I was the first queen to rule England. She was born in 1516 as the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
6. Why was she called "Bloody Mary"?She ordered the burning of more than 280 Protestants during her reign. This harsh punishment earned her the nickname "Bloody Mary."

Queen Regnant: A female sovereign who rules in her own right, as opposed to a queen consort who is the wife of a king.
English Reformation: The 16th-century religious and political movement that led to the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope's authority.
Marian Persecutions: The series of religious persecutions in England during the reign of Mary I, primarily targeting Protestants who refused to recant their faith.
Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, which was often severely punished in historical periods.