Mary, Queen of Scots
Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 (1542–1587).
The record
Mary, Queen of Scots was a Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. Born on 8 December 1542 in Linlithgow Palace, Scots died on 8 February 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle at the age of 44.
Positions held include monarch of Scotland (1542–1567) and Queen Consort of France (1559–1560). Notable works include Oxburgh Hangings. Honours include Golden Rose.
With a Wikipedia article in 108 languages, Mary, Queen of Scots is No. 284 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 December 1542, Linlithgow Palace
- Died
- 8 February 1587, Fotheringhay Castle (aged 44)
- Country
- Kingdom of Scotland
- Known as
- Politician, sovereign, aristocrat
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English, Scots, French, Latin
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 108
Did you know
Lived to 44.
Shares a birthday with Jim Morrison and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.
Two people in the Index born in Linlithgow Palace, with James V of Scotland.
Has a Wikipedia article in 108 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1542–1567Monarch of Scotland
- 1559–1560Queen Consort of France
Connections
- FatherJames V of Scotland
- MotherMary of Lorraine
- SpouseFrancis II of France
- SpouseHenry Stuart, Lord Darnley
- SpouseJames Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell
- SiblingFrançois III d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville
- SiblingRobert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney
- SiblingJames Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
- SiblingJames, Duke of Rothesay
- SiblingJames Stewart
- SiblingAdam Stewart
- SiblingRobert Stewart
6 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Golden Rose
Notable works
- Oxburgh Hangings
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