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Mary I of Scotland
This category is for questions about Mary Queen of Scots, the cousin of Elizabeth I (not be confused with Queen Mary I of England, half sister). She reigned from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567.
822 Questions
Why are the Scots called sweaties?
It's rhyming slang - Sweaty Sock = Jock (mostly derogatory)
Word of warning to anyone visiting Scotland. A lot of people will not appreciate being referred to as a jock, sweaty or similar.
Who wanted Mary Queen of Scots to be executed?
Her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Mary I's successor, wanted Queen Mary I, Queen of Scots, to be executed.
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 clan did Mary Queen of Scots belong to?
She wasn't a member of a clan but was part of the Royal House of Stewart which became the Royal House of Stuart after her reign (adopting the French variant of the name).
What was the date when Mary queen of Scots married?
On 29 July 1565, Mary married Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. (who was assassinated 10 February 1567)
On 15 May 1567, Mary married James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell.
How long did Queen Elizabeth imprison Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary Queen of Scots was held in house arrest for the final 19 years of her life under the pretense of protection with the reality that many people(not necessarily her 'captor' Queen Elizabeth I of England) thought she was plotting to take the English Crown.
Who was Mary queen of Scots third husband and what was his title?
James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell.
Why does Mary hate protestants?
I'm catholic and so Mary Saint Mary? where did you hear that at that is not true
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I think that they mean Queen Mary of Scots. I don't know why but her sister Queen Elizabeth 1 didn't like Catholics but Mary was Catholic. She may have done so to spite her sister.
Why was Mary thrown off the throne?
Mary I of England ('Bloody Mary') died of natural causes in 1558. She was not dethroned. Mary I of Scotland ('Mary, Queen of Scots') was executed on the orders of Elizabeth I of England for stirring up anti-Protestant feelings.
How did people die on the Queen Mary?
There were no losses of life on the Queen Mary itself, however a collision with one of its escorts during World War II did result in the deaths of many who were aboard the escort. The collision occurred on October 2, 1942 off the coast of Ireland. The escort ship HMS Curacoa and the Queen Mary were both performing evasive maneuvers when the Queen Mary struck the Curacoa midship at 28 knots, slicing her in half. The Curacoa sank almost immediately, resulting in the loss of 239 lives.
What is Mary Stuart famous for?
Mary Queen of Scots was famous for promising the throne to England,Ireland,Wales and France at the same time
What did the Mary queen of scotts have under her dress when she was killed?
Perhaps the final sadness in the life of Mary Queen of Scots: Mary's little Skye Terrier was hidden beneath her petticoats and lay between her ankles when she knelt at the block. When she was beheaded, he refused to leave her corpse and had to be carried away. He apparently pined away and died a few days later.
Why was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
Mary Queen Of Scots was executed by her second cousin Elizabeth.
At first Elizabeth didn't want to sign the death warrant, then finally when the warrant was showed to her for the third she signed it.
She kept Mary in prison for 19 years until she executed her.
The reasons for killing her were ....
1. Apparently she had been found plotting against Elizabeth with several people.
2. If Elizabeth died before Mary and had no children, Mary was the heir to the throne.
3. Mary could try and turn England back into a catholic country again.
No-one knows the reason why Elizabeth didn't kill Mary before. Maybe she didn't want to kill her cousin.
Mary Queen of Scots got executed because she was apparently plotting to kill Elizabeth l
What were the consequences of Mary queen of Scots execution?
She was a catholic and in the eyes of Europe she was the rightful queen of England.
The pope was a catholic and band her from the church (excommunication) so the pope didn't mind if anyone killed her.
