Mary I Flashcards
Who were Mary I’s parents?
King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
Was Mary I Catholic of Protestant?
She was a devout Catholic.
Why could’ve Mary been Catholic?
Because her mother (Catherine of Aragon) was also Catholic.
Who did she marry?
She married King Philip of Spain.
How did Mary I become queen?
She became queen by executing Lady Jane Grey (who had been queen for only nine days).
Why was she known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
Because she had 284 protestants burned to death.
What changes did Mary I make to the church?
. She brought back the old prayer book.
. Priests were given back their fine robes.
. Altars were restored.
Were her changes useful?
No, becuase:
. She never lived long enough to fully carry them out.
. Her protestant sister, Elizabeth, took back the throne.
