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25 July 1554
Mary I marries Philip II

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Mary I marries the Habsburg Charles V's widower son Philip II, who is given the title of king. This creates much popular discontent, and the couple are unsuccessful in producing a child. Later, when Mary becomes ill, more and more people look to her half-sister Princess Elizabeth as the rightful successor.

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