reign of Mary I

Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary," reigned as Queen of England from 1553 to 1558. She aimed to restore Catholicism after her father Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church. Her rule was marked by the persecution of Protestants, leading toburnings of heretics. Despite her efforts to reinforce Catholic traditions, her reign faced challenges, including political instability and opposition. Ultimately, her policies failed to secure lasting religious unity, and she was succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I, who restored Protestantism and stabilized the monarchy.