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Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart [3] or Mary I of Scotland, [4] was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scotland, Mary was six days old when her father died and she inherited the throne.
The only daughter of the late James V of the ruling Stewart dynasty, Mary became Queen of Scots at only six days of age. She reigned from 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. After 19 years as a prisoner of her cousin, Elizabeth I of England, Mary was executed on 8 February 1587.
Apr 2, 2014 · Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart, was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. The death of Mary’s father, which occurred just days after her birth, put her...
Apr 30, 2019 · She faced numerous political challenges during her reign in Scotland, including religious conflicts, personal scandals, and issues of governance. Her marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, was particularly tumultuous, and his murder led to public outrage.
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567. However it is as the tragic claimant of the English throne that she is mainly remembered, including as the subject as a recent Hollywood movie.
A comprehensive site exclusively dedicated to Mary Queen of Scots and packed with information including places to visit in Scotland. All questions welcome. How to join the Marie Stuart Society and all you ever wanted to know about Mary, Queen of Scots.
Crowned Queen of Scots at just nine months old; married, crowned Queen Consort of France and widowed all by the time she was 18 years old: Mary Stewart's life was nothing if not eventful. Get the facts about her tumultuous life and death here.
