![]() ![]() By the time Mary became queen in 1553, Reginald was known as a great scholar and only his refusal to campaign on his own behalf had prevented him from being elected pope in 1550. ![]() In the meantime, Reginald grew up provided with the best education money could buy through the support of Kings Henry VII & VIII. Margaret and Mary's mother, Queen Catherine, had been close friends and may have hoped that Reginald could be a potential suitor for the princess, but her father had other plans for her. Reginald Pole was the son of Margaret Pole Countess of Salisbury who had served as Mary's governess. Her partner in bringing the 'true faith' back to her kingdom was her cousin, Cardinal Reginald Pole. Yet at that time, Mary was able to take the crown that was rightfully hers through great popular support for her and her religion. Since we have the benefit of knowing that it did fail, it is easy to look back and wonder how she believed it could succeed. ![]() The reign of Queen Mary I is best known for her attempt at counter-reformation in England. ![]()
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