Mary I of England

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For the queen of the same name, please see Mary I of Scotland.

All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.
All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.
Queen Mary by Hans Eworth

Mary I (February 18, 1516 – November 17, 1558) was the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. She was queen of England from 1553 until her death. Mary was a very strong Roman Catholic, and her executing of several hundred Protestants earned her the nickname "Bloody Mary".

Sourced quotes

  • "When I am dead and opened, you shall find Calais lying in my heart."[1]
Simple: When I am dead and opened up, you shall find Calais lying in my heart.
About the quote: Said during her last illness in 1558, referring to England's loss of Calais.

References

  1. ↑ "Mary, I (Mary Tudor)" The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. Ed. Elizabeth Knowles. Oxford University Press, 2004. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Accessed on 20 November 2008

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