Bloody Mary

Question 1

What inspired Queen Mary’s nickname ‘Bloody Mary’?

Answer 1

-first ever queen of England to rule in her own right->more prone to criticism from people/critics at the time
-the nickname was due to her persecution of Protestant heretics whom she burned at the stake in the hundreds
-it could be due to the fact that she was a Catholic Monarch succeeded by a Protestant Queen in a country that remained Protestant

Question 2

How many people were burned during Marys reign?

Answer 2

-280
-around 300

Question 3

Why does it seem unfair that she is remembered for how many people she killed?

Answer 3

-Henry also executed people for Heresy (81)
-Elizabeth executed people due to their faith

Question 4

What was being burned at the stake a typical punishment for?

Answer 4

-heresy
-Mary’s choice of burning was a standard practice for this time