Mary, Queen of Scots Flashcards
Why was Mary a threat to Elizabeth?
- She was Elizabeth’s cousin (and her husband at the time was also a cousin) so she had a direct claim to the thrown.
- Elizabeth had no heir.
- She was Catholic.
- She was young and charming.
What religion was Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary was strongly Catholic.
Who was Mary’s first husband?
1558
Francis- the heir to the French throne. He eventually became King Francis II.
What caused Mary to come back to Scotland?
1561
Her husband died and Scotland had been in civil war since 1559- Mary claimed she was the rightful queen of England, Catholics and Protestants started fighting in Scotland (Elizabeth sent troops to help the Protestants) and eventually the French had to withdraw.
Who was Mary’s second husband?
1564
Lord Darnley- a Catholic who was related to the Tudor family- instead of Elizabeth’s recommendation: the Earl of Leicester.
What happened to damage Mary and Darnley’s marriage?
1566
Darnley became jealous of David Rizzio, Mary’s secretary. Darnley and his friends murdered Rizzio in front of Mary, stabbing him over 50 times.
Mary and Darnley don was born not long after.
How did Darnley die?
1567
His house was blown up by gunpowder and his body was found in the garden, showing signs he was strangled.
Mary and her new lover, the Earl of Bothwell, were suspected.
Mary then married Bothwell- this caused a rebellion to break out in Scotland.
What were the consequences of the rebellion?
Mary was imprisoned and Bothwell fled abroad.
What happened once Mary escaped prison?
1568
She raised an army but was defeated. Mary then fled to England hoping to receive mercy from Elizabeth.
Where was Mary moved in 1570?
Sheffield Manor Lodge.
How was Mary treated during her time at Sheffield Manor Lodge?
She had to be treated like queen (because of the Divine Right of Kings).
She had influence over the decoration of the building.
She had 50 servants.
