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Mary Queen of Scots

Mary was seen as a threat by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England - in the opinion of some, Mary should have been Queen of England instead of Elizabeth and Mary was a Roman Catholic and therefore under suspicion of trying to undermine the English monarchy as a whole.

Mary was implicated in a plot to assassinate Elizabeth I, which she vigorously denied, and the plot may have been fabricated by Elizabeth's supporters.

Mary was tried and convicted of treason and executed by beheading on 24th July 1567.

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Did bloody Mary die before Mary queen of scotts?

Mary I (Bloody Mary) - (1516 - 1558) Mary Queen of Scots - (1542 - 1587) So yes Mary Queen of Scots did die after Mary I.


Did Mary queen of scotts parents die before she was one?

Her father died when she was an infant, but her mother died when she was about 18


Who took the throne after Mary Tudor?

-- Mary's heir -- Interestingly, Queen Mary I (Mary Queen of Scots), was NOT Queen of Scots at the time of her execution. Mary's reign ended in 1567 when she was forced to abdicate in favour of her infant son, but she did not die until 1587. In the meantime, she had been replaced by her son, King James VI, who reigned over Scotland until 1625 (over England from 1603). So, James VI succeeded Mary, but at the time of Mary's death, the heir to the throne could not have been James, as he was already King, so it was instead James Hamilton, 3rd Earl of Arran who was heir in 1587. James was the great, great grandson of King James II. In 1594, James had a son, so the heirship passed to him.


How did Mary Queen of Scots' Husband die?

Mary's first husband, Francois, King of France, died from illness I believe. He was on the sickly side. Her second husband, Henry, Lord Darnely died under mysterious circumstances. Some people think that she murdered him. I'm not sure how her third husband, Lord Bothwell, died.


Why was Mary Queen of Scots beheaded?

Mary Stuart, known as Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded for high treason under the charge that she had participated in a plot to eliminate Queen Elizabeth (there is much more to this story however). Mary was the grand-daughter of Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII therefore she had a claim on the English throne. Being a fervent Catholic, she was allied with Philip II of Spain--a ruthless enemy of her sister-in-law Queen Elizabeth mainly because she was a Protestant. After Mary was executed, Philip II sent a mighty navy to invade England (which became know as the invincible armada). Only, it wasn't so invincible after all. Some decisive cirurgical [what is this word?] strikes by vastly outnumbered English ships and a major storm left most ships at the bottom of the ocean and the few remaining fleeing Actually Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded because she was a catholic and a growing threat to Protestant England. I say a growing threat because it had become obvious that Elizabeth would not be producing an heir, and the unthinkable could happen Mary would become Queen of England. The trial was a farce. Nothing was produced to link her with Babington except `copies` of letters. As Mary said "Produce something with my handwriting and seal" The give away was by the Earl of Kent on the eve of her execution "You must die" he said "so that my faith will survive". Strangely enough after the death of Mary Tudor, Philip of Spain championed the claim of Elizabeth since Mary was allied to France and France and Spain were enemies. AS for the Armada, this was Philip tired of hsi ships being attacked by England and his threat of revenge. In fact half the ships had guns but the cannonballs did not fit and they were taken without a shot being fired. Actually Queen Elizabeth is Mary Queen of Scots cousin not aunt.

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Who was Mary Queen of Scots father and how did he die?

james v


When did Mary queen of Scots's father die?

september 18 1358


Did bloody Mary die before Mary queen of scotts?

Mary I (Bloody Mary) - (1516 - 1558) Mary Queen of Scots - (1542 - 1587) So yes Mary Queen of Scots did die after Mary I.


Which day did Mary Queen of Scots Mother die?

Mary of Guise-mother of Mary Queen of Scots- died on the 11th of June 1560.


When did Mary queen die?

Mary queen of Scots died on the 8th of February 1587


When did Mary king of Scots die?

Mary, Queen of Scots was born 8th December 1542 and died 8th February 1587.


How did Mary Queen of Scots Father Die and how old was he?

Mary, Queen of Scots' father, King James V of Scotland, died on December 14, 1542, just six days after the birth of Mary. He succumbed to illness, likely exacerbated by the stress of military defeat against the English at the Battle of Solway Moss. James V was only 30 years old at the time of his death.


What day did Mary Queen of Scots die?

February 7th, 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.


Where did Mary Queen of Scots die?

Mary I .... popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots was tried following her involvement in 3 plots to assassinate Elizabeth I of England and place herself on the throne, she was convicted of treason and sentenced to beheading. The execution took place at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England on the 8th February 1587.


How did Mary 1 queen of Scots die?

She was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587 after being found guilty on trumped up charges.


When did mary queen of scots husband Francois die?

Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Francis II of France, died on December 5, 1560. His death occurred less than two years after their marriage in 1558, which left Mary a widow at a young age. Following his passing, she returned to Scotland to reclaim her throne.


Did Mary Queen of Scots deserve to die true or false?

no because she made Rachel Stewart eat poo and drink pee i don't like her