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  1. Mary of Guelders ( Dutch: Maria van Gelre; c. 1434/1435 – 1 December 1463) was Queen of Scotland by marriage to King James II of Scotland. She ruled as regent of Scotland from 1460 to 1463. Background. She was the daughter of Arnold, Duke of Guelders, and Catherine of Cleves. She was a great-niece of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy.

  2. Born on July 3, 1433, in Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland (some sources cite Guelders, the Netherlands); died on December 1, 1463, in Scotland; interred in Holy Trinity Church, Edinburgh; daughter of Arnold, duke of Guelders, and Catherine of Cleves (1417–1479); married James II (1430–1460), king of Scotland (r. 1437–1460), on July 3 ...

  3. Mar 28, 2024 · Learn about the life, marriage, and legacy of Mary of Guelders, who became Queen of Scots in 1449. Discover how she supported the poor and the sick in Stirling with her hospital and her charity.

  4. Learn about the life and legacy of Mary of Guelders, the wife of James II and mother of James III of Scotland. Discover how she came to Scotland, founded a hospital and a church, and ruled as regent after her husband's death.

  5. Oct 13, 2012 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mary of Guelders, the wife of James II and mother of James III of Scotland. Discover how she came to Scotland, married, ruled as regent, founded a hospital and a church, and died in 1463.

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  7. Mary of Guelders, Queen of Scotland. In April 1449 Mary was betrothed to James II, King of Scots, Duke Phillip agreed to provide her dowry and Mary set sail for Scotland on 9 June 1449. She arrived on Scottish shores on 18 June and James and Mary were duly married on 3 July 1449 at Holyrood Abbey.

  8. Summarize this article for a 10 year old. Mary of Guelders ( Dutch: Maria van Gelre; c. 1434/1435 – 1 December 1463) was Queen of Scotland by marriage to King James II of Scotland. She ruled as regent of Scotland from 1460 to 1463.

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