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The Life and Times of Mary I
(born 1516, reigned 1553 to 1558, married King Phillip II of Spain)

Biography
The life and reign of Mary Tudor.
Mary I (r. 1553-1558)
Her life and reign from the British monarchy site.
Mary I (1516 - 1558)
A summary from the massive BBC History site.
Mary Tudor
A whole site devoted to Mary's life, written in an accessible style.
Mary I of England
An informative, illustrated article from Wikipedia. We recommend taking Wikipedia articles with a pinch of salt but in general this is an excellent example of collaborative writing by members of public.
Mary I
A biography from the excellent Tudor History site.
Queen Mary I: Biography, Portraits, Primary Sources
Includes a biography, images, letters and other original documents and a summary of the government, legislation and policies of Mary I.
Mary Tudor
A biography aimed at children and students.
Mary I (1553-1558 AD)
Mary's entry in the Britannia Encyclopedia.
Mary I
A longer, illustrated biography from the 'English Monarchs' website.
Mary Tudor
The entry for Queen Mary from the Catholic Encyclopedia .
Queen "Bloody" Mary I Tudor of England
A biography with bibliography from Prof. Pavlac's Women's History Resource Site site.
Portraits of Queen Mary
Pictures of the queen throughout her life from beloved only child to the ill and disappointed woman of her later years.
Mary I Gallery
More pictures of Mary Tudor.

Articles And Artefacts
Pages on specialist themes and items associated with Mary I.
The Early Life of Mary I
Mary's life before she became queen. In four parts: continued on pages two, three and four. Vividly-written but occasionally overwrought in style.
Mary I's Will (1558)
A transcription.
Queen Mary I's Wedding Dress
A modern reproduction of Mary Tudor's wedding gown, based on period pictures and descriptions.
The Website of Queen Mary I
An educational drama company with a good website for children.

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