Catherine of Braganza is often considered the first Roman Catholic queen of England, as she was made queen consort after marrying Charles II in 1662. However, Mary I, who ruled from 1553 to 1558, is more famously recognized for her restoration of Catholicism in England. She attempted to reverse the Protestant Reformation initiated by her father, Henry VIII. Her reign was marked by intense efforts to convert the country back to Catholicism, which led to the persecution of Protestants, earning her the nickname "Bloody Mary." Thus, the first Roman Catholic queen is typically acknowledged as Mary I.