Mary I Flashcards
When and where was Mary born?
Mary was born at Greenwich on 18 February 1516
What was she known as and why?
She was known as ‘Bloody Mary’ for her persecution of Protestants in a vain attempt to restore Catholicism in England.
When did Mary die?
Mary died on 17 November 1558.
Why did Her parents have a divorce?
He claimed that the marriage was incestuous and illegal
Who were Mary’s parents?
Her parents were Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
How did the Church of England begin?
The pope disagreed with the divorce, resulting in Henry’s break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England.
When was Mary’s younger brother Edward born?
Edward was born in 1537.
Who did Mary marry?
She married Philip II of Spain.
What did she re-impose when she came back?
She was determined to re-impose Catholicism.
Which year did Mary crush a rebeliion?
In 1554, Mary crushed a rebellion.
Who was the rebellion led by?
Mary crushed a rebellion led by Sir Thomas Wyatt.
What happened in the next three years?
In the next three years, hundreds of Protestants were burned at the stake.
Which country was the unsuccessfull war against?
The unsuccessful war was against France
What did England lose in the war?
In the unsuccessful war against France led to the loss of Calais, England’s last possession in France.
Which year was the war against France?
The war against France was in January 1558.
