How did Queen Mary I of England earn the name “Bloody Mary”?
Queen Mary I of England earned the nickname “Bloody Mary” due to her intense persecution of Protestants during her reign from 1553 to 1558. She was the first queen regnant...
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Thomas Cranmer: History, Major Facts & Accomplishments
Archbishop Thomas Cranmer is best known as the senior adviser to two English monarchs – Henry VIII and Edward VI. He played a leading role during the early years of...
Edward VI of England: History, Family Tree, Reign, Death, & Successor
At just the age of nine years, Edward, the only legitimate son of King Henry VIII of England and his third wife Jane Seymour, inherited the English throne. He was...
Timeline: Mary I of England (“Bloody Mary”)
Worldhistoryedu.com digs deep into the major events and crucial facts about the life, reign and dark legacy of Mary I of England – one of England’s bloodiest and most ruthless...
Life, Reign & Death of Henry VIII of England
From 1509 to 1547, Henry VIII was the king of England. After a series of high profile marital scandals and turmoil, Henry broke away from the Catholic Church about two...
