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A young Queen Mary returns to rule her native Scotland and battle her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, for the throne of England. Watch trailers & learn more.
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) (1558 - 1560) by François Clouet Royal Collection Trust, UK. Life, death & myth. Inheriting the Scottish throne as an infant, Mary's reign was fraught with death, conspiracy and treason. Yet she became a romantic heroine, with her life inspiring artists, poets and writers for centuries.
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Sep 19, 2021 · Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart, was born into conflict. She assumed the throne as queen of Scotland when she was just six days old, upon the death of her father. From the beginning, her life was mired in struggle as she grappled with the demands of the Scottish throne and the deaths of several husbands.
Mary of Guise was finally granted the regency by the Scottish parliament on 12 April 1554. She was aided by having her daughter declared of age a year early, in December 1553, allowing her nominally a personal choice. The young queen also obtained her own household on 1 January 1554.
Re-Buried: 1612. Westminster Abbey. Daughter of James V of Scotland and Marie de Guise. Became Queen of Scots when she was six days old. First married to Francis II of France, then to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. Third marriage was to James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell. Mother of James VI/I. Executed by Elizabeth I at Fotheringhay Castle.
8 February: Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was 44 years old and had spent 19 years in captivity. Deposed by her country, abandoned by her son, all she had left was her faith. Those present at her execution spoke of her great courage and dignity. Crowned Queen of Scots at just nine months old; married, crowned Queen Consort of France ...
