BLOODY MARY AND THE MISSING HEIR.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 90 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lee, Alexander 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from History Today explores Queen Mary I's desperate quest for a male heir to secure her reign and Catholic faith. Despite marrying Philip II of Spain, Mary's phantom pregnancies dashed her hopes of producing an heir, leading to political turmoil and uncertainty. Ultimately, Mary's death without an heir paved the way for Elizabeth I's Protestant rule, marking the end of England's ties with Rome and the English Counter-Reformation. The article delves into the potential implications of a male heir, highlighting the vast empire that could have been inherited had Mary successfully borne a son. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p90
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:183765956
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