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Family of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), queen and captive, Tudor and Stuart history.
The jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), are mainly known through the evidence of inventories held by the National Records of Scotland. She was bought jewels during her childhood in France, adding to those she inherited.
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- Early Life in Scotland
- Life in France
- Life in Scotland
- Life in England
- Plots Against Queen Elizabeth
- The Trial and Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Stuart was born 8 December 1542, at Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of James V of Scotland and his second wife Mary of Guise. She was baptised at the Church of St. Michael in Linlithgow. She had two older brothers, James Stewart and Robert or Arthur Stewart. Both brothers died in infancy in 1541.James V died on ...
On 7 July 1548, Scottish Parliament agreed to the marriage of Mary to François, Dauphin of France, eldest son of Henri II, King of France and Catherine de' Medici. At the age of five, Mary landed in France in August I548. Mary was hailed in France as the brave little queen, and was beloved by the French court. King Henri reportedly said: She was ra...
After an absence of thirteen years, Mary returned to Scotland on 19 August 1561. She first landed at Leith, and then went to Holyrood House on 20 August 1561. By the time of her return, Protestantism was Scotland's official religion. As a devout Catholic, Mary was regarded with suspicion by the Scottish lords. Her illegitimate half-brother, James S...
Mary crossed Solway Firth, off the south west coast of Scotland, into England by fishing boat on 16 May 1568. She landed in Workington, Cumberland, England. On 18 May, she was taken into custody at Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, England.English authorities moved Mary to Bolton Castle, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, as it was further from the Scotti...
During Queen Mary's captivity, there were multiple plots to remove Elizabeth as queen in which Mary was implicated. In 1571, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, Elizabeth's Principal Secretary, and Sir Francis Walsingham, "the spymaster", uncovered the Ridolfi Plot . The Ridolfi Plot involved an Italian banker called Roberto Ridolfi who carried mess...
On 11 August 1586, Mary was arrested taken to Tixall Hall in Staffordshire. Mary was then moved to Fotheringhay Castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England. In October, she was put on trial for treason under the Act for the Queen's Safety. Mary defended with skill during a two day hearing.She protested that she had been denied the opportunity...
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Aug 8, 2022 · London, England. Immediate Family: Daughter of James V, King of Scots and Mary of Guise, Queen Consort of Scotland. Wife of Francis II, king of France; Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley and James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell. Mother of James VI King of Scots, James I King of England & Ireland.
Parents are indicated in bold. Children who later became parents themselves are mentioned twice, once in italics and later in plain/bold type. The colour red shows the closest relation to Mary, Queen of Scots in each particular family tree. Mary's French relatives. * Claud and Antoinette had another two dead newborn sons. Mary's Scottish Relatives
The Fettercairn Jewel is currently on display in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, near to the Penicuik Jewels, which are associated with Mary, Queen of Scots. Acquired with support from the Art Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund.
