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In the early 1100s there was a nasty civil war to prevent the succession of Matiilda to the English throne.
Yet in the 1550s Mary was allowed to take the throne, despite the religious issue.
Then of course there was Elizabeth.
How come England could accept a reighing queen then and not earlier?
Were there any earlier instances of a possible reigning Queen in England?
Who were the plausable Kings at that time?