Does "Bloody Mary," England's first ruling female monarch, truly Does "Bloody Mary," England's first ruling female monarch, truly deserve her infamous reputation? Investigate whether Mary I was as deserve her infamous reputation? Investigate whether Mary I was as ruthless as history suggests or if her notoriety stemmed from being a ruthless as history suggests or if her notoriety stemmed from being a strong woman in a predominantly male world. strong woman in a predominantly male world.