# Mary — Essays character guide

> Mary in Essays by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-of-monarchy-and-hereditary-succession

## Who they are

English queen referenced in discussions of succession.

## Relationships

### [William the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_3_se/characters/william_the_conqueror)

_family_

Mary and William the Conqueror are likely ancestors or descendants, with a historical lineage connection.

### [Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_3_se/characters/henry)

_family_

Henry and Mary are siblings or parent-child, with interactions suggesting domestic or dynastic matters.

### [Charles II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_3_se/characters/charles_ii)

_family_

Charles II and Mary are likely father and daughter or brother and sister within the royal family.

### [George Chalmers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_3_se/characters/george_chalmers)

_professional_

Chalmers writes about Mary as a historical figure, possibly defending her reputation.

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