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Why was Mary queen of Scots killed?
She was executed after being tried and convicted of conspiring against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth the first, Queen of England.
What problems did Queen Elizabeth the first have to overcome?
She made several hard and difficulyt decisions: * Excecution of her cousin Mary Queen of Scots * What to do about the religious settlement * Spanish Armarda * Spain/France/Scotland - risks from abroad * Wether to marry or not * What to do with people who rebelled against her also its your dodo
Who ordered the beheading of Queen Mary queen of Scots?
Queen Elizabeth the first ordered the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Mary was a Catholic and Elizabeth was protestant. Mary was a threat to Elizabeth for that reason and also because she was too close to the throne. (this answer can be massively expanded on)
What is the relationship between Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth I of England was the first cousin 13 times removed of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Was elizabeth queen of England first then Mary became queen instead?
No, Mary Tudor (sometimes called 'Bloody Mary' for the number of protestants she had burned at the stake) was queen for 5 years before dying of cancer. Elizabeth then ascended the throne and ruled for 45 years. Sometimes people confuse Mary Tudor (ie Elizabeth's older sister) with Mary Queen of Scots (Elizabeth's cousin).
Why was Mary queen of Scots killed?
She was executed after being tried and convicted of conspiring against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth the first, Queen of England.
Was Queen Elizabeth really Queen Mary cousin if so How?
Queen Elisabeth the First was both a cousin and a sister to a Queen Mary. Her half-sister was Bloody Mary, but she did have a cousin named Mary - Mary Queen of Scots, whom Elisabeth executed when she deemed Mary a threat to her throne. Queen Elisabeth the First was both a cousin and a sister to a Queen Mary. Her half-sister was Bloody Mary, but she did have a cousin named Mary - Mary Queen of Scots, whom Elisabeth executed when she deemed Mary a threat to her throne.
Why do people think that Queen Mary of Scots was 1st cousin to elizabeth the first when in fact they have the same father king Henry the 8th which made the 2 queens half sisters?
No !! Mary Queen of Scots & Elizabeth do not have the same father ! Elizabeths 1/2 sister is Mary Tudor, Queen Mary I. Mary Queen of Scots is Mary Stuart, mother of James VI of Scotland, James I of England. She is Elizabeths cousin not her half sister. Mary I is Elizabeths 1/2 sister. Mary I & Mary, Queen of Scots are two (2) different people !
What problems did Queen Elizabeth the first have to overcome?
She made several hard and difficulyt decisions: * Excecution of her cousin Mary Queen of Scots * What to do about the religious settlement * Spanish Armarda * Spain/France/Scotland - risks from abroad * Wether to marry or not * What to do with people who rebelled against her also its your dodo
Who ordered the beheading of Queen Mary queen of Scots?
Queen Elizabeth the first ordered the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Mary was a Catholic and Elizabeth was protestant. Mary was a threat to Elizabeth for that reason and also because she was too close to the throne. (this answer can be massively expanded on)
How was Mary queen of related to elizabeth?
they were second cousins Henry VII Henry VIII Margaret Elizabeth James V Mary, Queen of Scots They were cousins.
Who is Henry Stuart?
Henry Stuart was lord darnley, grandson of Margaret Tudor and grand-nephew of Henry VIII. He married his first cousin Mary Queen of Scots, who was queen of Scotland and heir to the throne of England (after Elizabeth).
What is the relationship between Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth I of England was the first cousin 13 times removed of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Was elizabeth queen of England first then Mary became queen instead?
No, Mary Tudor (sometimes called 'Bloody Mary' for the number of protestants she had burned at the stake) was queen for 5 years before dying of cancer. Elizabeth then ascended the throne and ruled for 45 years. Sometimes people confuse Mary Tudor (ie Elizabeth's older sister) with Mary Queen of Scots (Elizabeth's cousin).
Who was Mary queen of Scots sister?
Mary Queen of Scots had too illegitimate sisters but neither were called Mary. Their names were Jean and Margaret. If you are referring to Mary I of England, Mary Queen of Scots was her first cousin once removed.
How many people did Mary queen of Scots Kill?
Nope: it's the other way round. Mary I of Scotland (Mary, Queen of Scots) was executed on the order of Elizabeth I in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire in 1567. Plus, Mary I of Scotland and Elizabeth I of England were not half-sisters. Elizabeth I was first cousin of Mary I's father. You've probably confused Mary I of Scotland with Mary I of England, who was Elizabeth I's half-sister, enemy and predecessor. Mary I of England (Bloody Mary) died a natural death, as did Elizabeth I
Who is the current constitutional monarchy in the UK?
Head of State is Queen Elizabeth, who traditionally should be entitled "Queen of Scots", noy "of Scotland". Don't call her "the Second" because the first Elizabeth was not Queen of Scots. First Minister of Scotland Is Alex Salmond.
