Mary I

American  

noun

1. Bloody Mary, 1516–58, queen of England 1553–58 (wife of Philip II of Spain; daughter of Henry VIII).

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Mary I British  

noun

1. family name Tudor, known as Bloody Mary. 1516–58, queen of England (1553–58). The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, she married Philip II of Spain in 1554. She restored Roman Catholicism to England and about 300 Protestants were burnt at the stake as heretics

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Mary I

But I approach Christie’s work in a very different spirit, and if I’m honest, Mary, I do love a good parlor trick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2023

She was deposed by her Catholic cousin Mary I nine days later and then executed, aged 17, in 1554.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2023

On the left is Mary I with her husband the king of Spain, and behind them is Mars the Roman god of war.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

With Stephen's death, Henry became Henry II. England wouldn't have another ruling queen until the ascension of Queen Mary I in 1553, nearly four centuries later.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022

“Yes, Mary, I agree. Lake Mag would be bad even on a temporary basis. ...”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter