Mary Queen of Scots Flashcards
When was Mary born
1542
How old was Mary when her father died and she became Queen
Mary was 1 week old when her dad died and she became queen
What did mary have with England and and what was her religion
She had a claim to the throne to England and was a devout Roman Catholic
What happened when Mary was 6
In 1548 she was promised in marriage to the future king France (Francis ll)
What happened in 1558
At 15 Mary married Francis and the following year he became queen
What was significant in 1560
King Francis and Mary’s mum died and Mary was forced to leave France
In 1561 what did Mary do
Return home to a Protestant Scotland
Who did Mary marry in 1565
A Roman Catholic lord Darnley.Darnley had a claim to the English throne
What happened in 1566
Whilst Mary was pregnant her Italian secretary David Rizzio was murdered in front of her by her husband lord Darnley and his friends.He was stabbed 50 times
What took place a Kirk onfeilds
February 1567 whilst lying in bed I’ll in Edinburgh lord Darnley was strangled to death and his house was blown up
Who did Mary marry in 1567
The earl of Bothwell only 3 months after murder of lord Darnley and controversial as earl of Bothwell was blamed for the action
What did Scottish lords do in response to Mary’s 3rd marriage
They rebelled against her she was captured but later escaped to England to seek help from her cousin Elizabeth l
What did Elizabeth do when Mary came
Elizabeth locked her away as she saw Mary as threat to her throne bc Mary was catholic and had a claim to the English throne
What took place in 1586
Mary was put on trial for treason against Elizabeth .mary had been involved in numerous plots with other Catholic countries to get rid of elizabeth
What year was Mary executed and who did she leave her claim to
1587 following her trial Mary was execute and left her claim to the throne of England to Philip ll pf Spain in her will
