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The Marian Reformation in England

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The Marian Reformation under Mary I aimed to restore Catholicism in England, reversing Protestant reforms. It saw the repeal of Edward VI's laws, the enforcement of the Heresy Acts, and the persecution of Protestants. Humanist influences shaped the reformation, which was later overturned by Elizabeth I.

The Ascension of Lady Jane Grey and the Marian Reformation

In the midst of England's religious and political turmoil, Lady Jane Grey, known as the "Nine Days' Queen," was placed on the throne in July 1553 through the machinations of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, who sought to maintain Protestant power. However, her reign was ephemeral, as popular support coalesced around Mary I, the Catholic daughter of Henry VIII. Mary's accession to the throne marked the commencement of the Marian Reformation, a period during which she endeavored to reverse the Protestant reforms instituted by her father and brother, Edward VI, and restore Catholicism as the state religion of England.
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Reinstating Catholic Practices and Overturning Reformation Laws

Queen Mary I was resolute in her mission to re-establish Catholicism in England. Her initial Parliament in October 1553 swiftly enacted the First Statute of Repeal, which nullified the Protestant legislation of Edward VI and restored the religious status quo of 1539, during the latter years of Henry VIII's reign. This reinstatement included the Henrician Act of Six Articles, which upheld traditional Catholic teachings, including the doctrine of transubstantiation and the requirement for clerical celibacy. The religious reversion continued with the Second Statute of Repeal, influenced by Cardinal Reginald Pole's advocacy, culminating in England's reintegration with the Roman Catholic Church.

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Title of Lady Jane Grey

Known as the 'Nine Days' Queen' due to her short reign.

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Primary supporter of Mary I

Popular support enabled Mary I to claim the throne from Lady Jane Grey.

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Objective of Marian Reformation

Restore Catholicism as the state religion of England, reversing Protestant reforms.

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