Mary I of England
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Mary I of England (February 18, 1516 – November 17, 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, was the queen of England. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. She was known as "Bloody Mary" because she was a Roman Catholic and executed many Protestants. After her death her half-sister, Elizabeth became queen.
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