The term MARY OR ELIZABETH is related to the Tudor period, which was a period in English history from 1485 to 1603. The two most famous monarchs of this period were Mary I and Elizabeth I, who were both daughters of King Henry VIII. Mary I was known as 'Bloody Mary' for her persecution of Protestants, while Elizabeth I was known as the 'Virgin Queen' for her refusal to marry. Both Mary and Elizabeth were powerful rulers who left a lasting legacy on England and the world.