Queen Mary I Collection (#2)

Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) English Bishop of London educated at RGS, Newcastle and Pembroke College, Cambridge

Martyr, (1499-1562), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Martyr, (1499-1562), 1830. Peter Martyr Vermigli (1499-1562) Italian-born Reformed theologian, considered an authority on the Eucharist

I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. John Knox (c1513-1572) Scottish minister, theologian, and writer, educated at St Andrews University

Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Hugh Latimer ( c1487-1555) English bishop, fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

Mary, (1516-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mary, (1516-1558), 1830. Mary I (1516-1558) Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death, best known for her attempts to reverse the English Reformation

S. Gardiner, (1483-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Gardiner, (1483- 1555), 1830. Stephen Gardiner (1483- 555) English bishop and politician during the English Reformation, educated at Trinity Hall

Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I

Bonner, (c1500-1569), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bonner, (c1500-1569), 1830. Edmund Bonner (c1500-1569) Bishop of London from 1539-49 and again from 1553-59, educated at Pembroke College, Oxford

Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897.Philip celebrates by throwing his hat in the air. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554

Philip of Spain, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip of Spain, 1897. King Philip in feathered cap, ruff, cape, doublet and hose. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554)

Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip and Mary, 1897. King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary I of England at breakfast. Philip hides behind an anachronistic newspaper, while Mary looks grumpy

Maria Die Katholische, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Maria Die Katholische, (1933). Portrait of Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558), known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of Protestants during her attempt to reverse the English Reformation

Queen Marys Chair in Winchester Cathedral. A. D. 1554. 1928
Queen Marys Chair in Winchester Cathedral. A.D. 1554. 1928. This leather and wooden chair was used during the lavish wedding ceremony of Queen Mary I

Mary I, 1935. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 6 July 1553 (de jure) or 19 July 1553 (de facto) until her death

Philip II of Spain, 1527 - 1598, called the Prudent. King of Spain, King of Portugal as Philip I, King of Naples and Sicily and jure uxoris King of England

Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral. Artist: Kerr
Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral

Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, 1515, (1902). Mary (1516-1568) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

Queen Mary I of England, (1796). Artist: J Adam
Queen Mary I of England, (1796). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V
Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Letter in French from Charles V to Mary I, his daughter-in-law, expressing the desire to see his son King Philip, her husband

Mary, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Mary, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

A Woman of the Time of Queen Mary, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Queen Mary, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

A Man of the Time of Mary, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of Mary, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Elizabeth at Traitors Gate, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Elizabeth at Traitors Gate, 1902. Princess Elizabeth later Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) was imprisoned from 18th March to 22nd May 1554 for an alleged plot against her sister Queen Mary I (1516-1558)

Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, the Catholic Catherine of Aragon

King Philip II of Spain, husband to Queen Mary I, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Queen Mary I, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Queen Mary I (1516-1558) of England, 1544. (1912)
Queen Mary I (1516-1558) of England, 1544. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 6 July 1553 (de jure) or 19 July 1553 (de facto) until her death

English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist: Alex Hogg
English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794. Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth, James I. Spencers New History of England

Queen Mary at the instance of Simon Renard affiancing herself to Philip of Spain, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary at the instance of Simon Renard affiancing herself to Philip of Spain, 1840. Renard was the Ambassador of Philips father, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). During Marys reign her half-sister Elizabeth came under suspicion of plotting against her

Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1851. Artist: WH Egleton
Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria, or Royal Book of Beauty, edited by Mary Howitt

Queen Mary I, 1780s
Queen Mary I, . From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, ]

Cardinal Pole, Archbishop of Canterbury, 16th century (1805). Artist: W Maddocks
Cardinal Pole, Archbishop of Canterbury, 16th century (1805). Reginald Pole (1500-1558) was the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury

Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1901-1910. Playing card from the Kings & Queens of England card game, by the food and drinks manufacturer the Mazawattee Tea Company

Princess Mary, later Queen Mary I, c1537, (1902). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England, (19th century). Artist: T Brown
Queen Mary I of England, (19th century). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England. Artist: Robert Peake
Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death. Mary, the fourth and penultimate monarch of the Tudor dynasty

Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death. Mary, the fourth and penultimate monarch of the Tudor dynasty

Queen Mary I of England, (1806). Artist: E Bocquet
Queen Mary I of England, (1806). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England, (1788). Artist: Thomas Trotter
Queen Mary I of England, (1788). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England, (1804). Artist: J Chapman
Queen Mary I of England, (1804). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England, (1836). Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Queen Mary I of England, (1836). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Queen Mary I of England. Artist: Benoist
Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death. Mary, the fourth and penultimate monarch of the Tudor dynasty

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Queen Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary, " was a significant figure in English history. Born on February 18, 1516, she was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Her reign marked a tumultuous period characterized by religious conflict and political instability. Mary's ascension to the throne in 1553 brought hope for stability after years of religious turmoil during her father's reign. She aimed to restore Catholicism as the official religion of England, leading to conflicts with Protestant reformers who had gained influence under her half-brother Edward VI. The Union of the Roses between the families of Lancaster and York symbolized Mary's attempt to unite a divided nation. This plate engraving from 1589 captures the significance of this union in shaping her reign. One notable event during Queen Mary's rule was her marriage to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, depicted in an artwork from 1902. Their union represented an alliance that sought to strengthen England politically while maintaining Catholic traditions. Despite her efforts towards reconciliation, Queen Mary faced opposition from Protestants who refused to renounce their beliefs. The woodcuts from John Foxe's Acts and Monuments depict gruesome scenes such as burnings at the stake - Thomas Hawkes and Thomas Watts being among those executed for their Protestant faith. In addition to internal conflicts, Queen Mary faced external pressures as well. A letter from Emperor Charles V highlights his support for her mission to restore Catholicism in England while acknowledging challenges ahead. Perhaps one of the most infamous events associated with Queen Mary is Lady Jane Grey's execution witnessed by herself - portrayed vividly in an engraving capturing this tragic moment. Lady Jane Grey became a pawn in power struggles following Edward VI's death but ultimately paid with her life due to political maneuvering beyond her control. Queen Mary I passed away on November 17, 1558; however, she left behind a legacy that continues to be debated.