Mary Queen Of Scots Flashcards
What was the date of Rizzios death?
March 1556
What was happening at the time of rizzios death?
Mary was having dinner with her friends including Rizzio who was her private secretary.
How was Rizzio killed?
Rizzio was dragged onto the landing and was stabbed 50 times with the danger let in his body.
Name Mary’s 3 husbands
King Francis 2nd
Lord Darnley
Earl of Bothwell
What did the pope declare about Elizabeth and when?
The pope declared Elizabeth was a heretic and was excommunicated by way of pap bull. This happened in February 1570.
What was the Rodolfo plot?
ridolfi was an Italian BANKER AND A SUPPORTER OF MARY. Mary would Mary Thomas Howard and overthrow Elizabeth with help from the Spanish.
What did the Thockmorton plot involve?
Thockmorten, was one of spains to agents he sent letters telling the Spanish were to land their ships.
What was the Babington plot?
Free Mary from chartly castle and kill Elizabeth with back up from Spain
Why When and how did MQS die?
She died because she was seen in part of 3 plots against her cousin Elizabeth to overthrow her. Elizabeth executed her on the 8th of February 1587
