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In 1554, after the death of [[Edward VI]], Mary became queen. She was determined to return England to the Roman Catholic Church, and she did so, making many enemies in [[Parliament]]. She persecuted [[Protestant]]s, eventually executing about 300. Many Protestant scholars fled overseas, often to [[Geneva]]. Because of her persecutions, she earned the nickname of "Bloody Mary." She also imbued England with a deeper hatred of Catholicism.
In 1554, after the death of [[Edward VI]], Mary became queen. She was determined to return England to the Roman Catholic Church, and she did so, making many enemies in [[Parliament]]. She persecuted [[Protestant]]s, eventually executing about 300. Many Protestant scholars fled overseas, often to [[Geneva]]. Because of her persecutions, she earned the nickname of "Bloody Mary." She also imbued England with a deeper hatred of Catholicism.
She did, however, possess an appreciation for the arts, acting as patron for such figures as Christopher Marlowe and Ben Johnson.
[[Category:UK Monarchs]]
[[Category:UK Monarchs]]