Mary Queen of Scots trial and execution

Question 1

Where was it decided that Mary should face trial at?

Answer 1

Fotheringhay castle in Northamptonshire
She was moved there a day after Babington execution

Question 2

Why was Elizabeth reluctant to agree to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots?

Answer 2

Elizabeth didn’t feel comfortable with executing another anointed monarch

Question 3

Why did many Privy Councillors and nobles not turn up when ordered to try MQS?

Answer 3

Many pleaded illness and some feared regicide
.Many feared that killing the mother of a future monarch wasn’t a good career move for the future

Question 4

How long and what were the causes of the delay during Mary’s trial?

Answer 4

There were 4 months of delays
.Elizabeth refused to sign off the death of the cousin

Question 5

Who persuaded Elizabeth to the sign MQS’ death warrant and through what tactics?

Answer 5

Lord Burghley, who felt Elizabeth’s security was threatened by Mary, used parliamentary pressure to influence Elizabeth

Question 6

Elizabeth refused to sign the death warrant of MQS until which date?

Answer 6

1 February 1587
.She then gave contradictory orders about its despatch

Question 7

How was Mary viewed by many Catholics?

Answer 7

In the eyes of many Catholics she died a Martyr for the Catholic faith