Queen mary i of tudor

Queen Mary I of Tudor, often known as “Bloody Mary” England’s first female ruler, was born on the 18th of February 1516 to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. She was strictly Catholic as her ownmother, although the rest of her family seemed to be Protestants.
 Powerful men in the realm feared Mary would attempt to return the country to the Catholic faith, which is why they planned a contraattack whereas Jane Grey was placed in line for the throne after Mary and Elizabeth. However, once King Edward died, Jane was informed Edward left the crown to her; meanwhile Mary was at East Anglia.The Privil Council didn’t know the trouble they got into, since Mary had a growing army of supporters. Nine days after Jane was named Queen, the Council declared Mary as the true Queen of England.
Years after her coronation, her cousin Charles V the Emperor suggested her to marry his only son Prince Phillip. She later declared herself to be in love with him and married him.
 Mary was veryconcerned about religion issues. She abolished her brother Edward’s laws, reestablished the relationship once held with Rome, and persuaded the Parliament to repeal the Protestant laws made by her fatherHenry VIII. She also organized the well known Marian Persecutions, where hundreds of Protestants were burnt and around 800 fled the country. This is why she was called ‘Bloody Mary’.
 Mary Queen ofEngland also did a very important contribution to England’s history. She obtained a papal bull confirming that she and Phillip were the monarchs of Ireland, since her father Henry VIII never got theapproval.
 She also seek for more commercial routes, following Northumberland’s policy. As to financial issues, she tried to reach a balance between modern government and a medieval system ofcollecting taxations and dues.
Unfortunately, Mary wasn’t conceited with any heirs. She died at the age of 42 on the 17 of November 1558. It is said she suffered from a pituitary tumor.

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