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She was crowned at 9 months, but her father the King died when she was 6 days old.

She was 6 days old... her dad died December 14, 1542 and she was born on December 8, 1542

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Mary Queen of Scots inherited the throne from her father, King James V of Scotland, who died when she was six days old.

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How many days after her birth did Mary Queen of Scots become queen?

She was 6 or 7 days old.


When did Mary I become Queen of Scots?

There was no Mary Tudor, Queen of Scots. Mary, Queen of Scots was a Stuart who was the great granddaughter of Henry VII. Mary Tudor, Queen of England was her cousin. Mary Queen of Scots was born December 8, 1542.


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no she was nine


When did Mary queen of Scots become queen?

She became queen at six days old on the 14th of December 1542 after her father died.Her coronation was September 9th 1543.


How old was Mary Queen of Scots went she was crowned queen?

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Mary the Queen of Scots. Also known as Mary I and born as Mary Stewart.


Who was the youngest monarch in Scottish history?

Mary, Queen of Scots. She became queen of Scots at just six days old when her father was killed at the battle of Soway Moss.


Why did Mary Queen of Scots assume this title at such a young age?

Mary's father - James V - died when she was merely six days old, leaving her the Queen.


Who was Mary queen of Scots dad?

James V of Scotland, he died 6 days after Mary was born and Mary named her son after him.


Who was Mary queen of Scots mother?

Mary, Queen of Scots mother was Mary de Guise. She was a member of a prominent French family. She was married to a French Duke and had two children by him. Around this time James V lost his first wife to T.B. He wanted a French wife and asked for Marys hand in marriage, and his Uncle (Henry VIII) also asked her to marry him. Francis I of France permitted the marriage of James and Mary to take place in 1538. They had two sons in 1540 and 41, but they both died in 1541. In 1542 she gave birth to Mary, Queen of Scots who became Queen of Scotland when she was 6 days old.


What age was Mary queen of Scots when she married Frances?

Mary, Queen of Scots was born on 8th December 1542. She became Queen when her father, King James V of Scotland, died on 14th December - she was just 6 days old.


Which queen was the daughter of Mary of Guise and James V and started her regin in infancy in 1542?

Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary I of Scotland, was the daughter of Mary of Guise and James V of Scotland. Her father died when she was 6 days old, on December 14, 1542.