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08/12/1542 Mary, Queen of Scots is born
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Mary Queen of Scots: The Red Queen
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Visitors' Views
Mary, Queen of Scots also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I, reigned over Scotland from 1542 to 1567. At one time, she claimed the crowns of four nations – Scotland, France, England, and Ireland. Mary was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth and was beheaded at the age of 44.
Essentials
Personal
Childhood and early reign
Treaty of Greenwich
Life in France
Claim to the English throne
Return to Scotland
Marriage to Lord Darnley
Murder of Darnley
Imprisonment in Scotland and abdication
Escape and imprisonment in England
Casket letters
Plots
Trial
Execution
Legacy