Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[b] or Mary I of Scotland, [1] was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication on 24 July …

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, …

Jun 5, 2020 · Mary, Queen of Scots was the queen of both Scotland (r. 1542-1567) and briefly, France (r. 1559-1560). Obliged to flee Scotland, the queen was imprisoned for 19 years by Elizabeth I of …

Feb 4, 2026 · Mary, Queen of Scots (born December 8, 1542, Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland—died February 8, 1587, Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England) was the queen …

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 …

Jan 23, 2019 · The life of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–87) would rival any modern epic. Mary’s father was King James V of Scotland and her mother was Mary of Guise. They had two sons but both died …

Born at Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian on 8 December 1542, Mary became Queen of Scots when she was six days old. Her claims to the throne of England were almost as strong as her claims to the …

Sep 12, 2025 · Explore the gripping life of Mary, Queen of Scots — her royal lineage, tumultuous love life, political rivalries with Queen Elizabeth I, and ultimate downfall. A tale of beauty, ambition, and …

Jan 20, 2022 · From her three spouses – King Francis, Lord Darnley and the Earl of Bothwell – to her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, here's everything you need to know about Mary, Queen of …

Mary, Queen of Scots was queen of France and Scotland. She was also a claimant (someone who has a legal claim to be the lawful ruler) to the throne of England. She represented a great hope to …