The term "Bloody Mary" typically refers to Mary I of England, who reigned from 1553 to 1558. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and is known for her attempts to restore Roman Catholicism in England, leading to the persecution of Protestants. This period was marked by religious turmoil, as England grAppled with the aftermath of the Reformation and the establishment of Protestantism under her half-brother, Edward VI. Mary's reign was characterized by political and religious conflict, culminating in her legacy as a controversial figure in English history.
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