Mary I of England, commonly known as "Bloody Mary," is estimated to have executed around 280 people during her reign from 1553 to 1558. These executions primarily targeted Protestants as part of her efforts to restore Catholicism in England. The most notable method of execution was burning at the stake, which contributed to her infamous reputation.
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Mainly, Mary I of England wanted to restore the throne and the country of England to Roman Catholicism. Because of this, she considered being a Protestant a crime and ordered mass executions.
Because she killed so many people she got the nickname bloody mary
There were 173 executions in the US between 1970 and 1979.
Texas had 24 executions in 2009.
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Approximately how many known executions have been carried out in the United States under civil authority since 1608
Mary, often referred to as Mary I of England or "Bloody Mary," is historically noted for her persecution of Protestant reformers during her reign from 1553 to 1558. The torture and executions primarily took place in London, particularly at locations such as the Tower of London and Smithfield, where many were burned at the stake for heresy. Her efforts were aimed at reversing the Protestant Reformation and restoring Catholicism in England.
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There were 52 in the United States.
Mary I, reigned as the Queen of England and Ireland from July 19, 1553 until her death on November 17, 1558. Her executions of people of Protestant faith is what earned her the nickname 'Bloody Mary.'