Mary, Queen of Scots
(1542-1587), Reigned 1542-67Sitter associated with 151 portraits
Daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise, Mary spent her childhood in France, marrying Francis II in 1558. Following his early death, she returned to Scotland, ruling for seven years. Her marriage to Lord Darnley produced her only child, later James I of England and VI of Scotland, but ended in Darnley's murder in 1567. Mary later married the Earl of Bothwell who was implicated in Darnley's death. Forced to abdicate in favour of her son, she fled to England. As Elizabeth's immediate heir to the throne, she became the focus for Roman Catholic rebellion and was a continual threat to the future of Protestant England. Declared guilty of treason in 1586, she was executed the following year.
after Nicholas Hilliard
photogravure, published 1902
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Mary, Queen of Scots ('Announcement of the date of execution to Mary Stuart')
after Unknown artist
colour photogravure, published 1902
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Mary, Queen of Scots ('Announcement of the date of execution to Mary Stuart')
after Unknown artist
photogravure, published 1902
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by Alexander Adam Inglis, after Unknown artist
photograph of painting, circa 1907-1909 (circa 1610-1620)
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by Unknown artist
wax impression from a seal, 1923 or before
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by PME?
pen and ink after a myricinius engraving
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published by Balthasar Moncornet
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Unknown woman formerly known as Mary, Queen of Scots
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, published 1738
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Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley; Mary, Queen of Scots
by Robert Dunkarton, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
mezzotint, published 1816
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Related People
- James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell (husband)
- King Charles I (grandson)
- Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (husband)
- Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine (granddaughter)
- François II (Francis II), King of France (husband)
- Henry, Prince of Wales (grandson)
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (son)
- James V of Scotland (father)
- Margaret Tudor (grandmother)
- Mary of Guise (mother)
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