Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication on 24 July 1567. Mary, the only surviving legitimate child of King James V of Scotland, was six days old when her father died and she acceded to the throne. She spent most of her childhood in France while Scotland was ruled by regents, and in 1558, she married the Dauphin of France, Francis. Mary was queen consort of France from his accession in 1559 until his death in December 1560. Widowed, Mary returned to Scotland, arriving in Leith on 19 August 1561. Four years later, she married her half-cousin Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and in June 1566 they had a son, James. In February 1567, Darnley's residence was destroyed by an explosion, and he was found murdered in the garden.
| Predecessor | James V |
| Successor | James VI |
| Regents | James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran (1542–1554), Mary of Guise (1554–1560) |
| Born | 8 December 1542, Linlithgow Palace, Scotland |
| Died | February 8, 1587, Fotheringhay Castle, England |
| Burial | 30 July 1587, Peterborough Cathedral, 28 October 1612, Westminster Abbey |
| Issue | James VI and I |
| House | Stuart |
| Father | James V of Scotland |
| Mother | Mary of Guise |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
About Mary Queen of Scots
The eponymous Mary's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her locked up and awaiting execution.
Achievement of Mary Queen of Scots
The Beau Willimon-penned historical drama is based on John Guy's biography Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart.
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Latest information about Mary Queen of Scots updated on July 28 2021.
