3. Mary I (Bloody Mary) (1553-1558)
Mary I, known to history as Bloody Mary, sought to restore Catholicism in England following her father’s break from Rome. Her fervor led to the execution of hundreds of Protestants, burning many at the stake and plunging the country into a period of religious terror and turmoil. The deep scars left by her persecution would haunt the nation for generations. For a detailed account, visit History Extra.
