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Born	1521 • England
Died	June 3, 1594 (aged 73) • London • England

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John Foxe, detail of an oil painting by an unknown artist, 1587; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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Painting by Anthonis Mor of Mary I of England seated on an ornate chair, wearing a dark gown with gold embroidery, a jeweled necklace, and holding a red rose.

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Frederick William Faber, engraving by Joseph Brown

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