Mary I (Bloody Mary): 25 Interesting Facts
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...
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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...
Anne Boleyn: Life, Tragic Execution & Legacy
Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII – one of England’s most infamous monarchs. The marriage between the two was a complete fiasco. It all started when...
10 Longest-Reigning English Kings and Queens
In recorded British history, there have been quite a number of men and women to wear the British crown. But have you ever wondered which of those British monarchs wore...
Why Elizabeth I of England Stayed Unmarried all her Life
Throughout her life, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) remained resolute in spite of all the scorn that came her way for not getting married. Many of her advisers strongly counselled her to...