Mary Queen Of Scots Flashcards
How many husband did Mary Queen of Scots have?
Three
What were the names of Mary Queen of Scots’ husband/s
- Francis King of France
- Lord Darnley
- The Lord of Bothwell
Did she have any children? What was there name?
Yes. She had one child named James VI of Scotland.
Did she have any kids? If so, who did she have them with?
Her son was James VI of Scotland and his father was Lord Darnley
What plot got Mary executed
The Babington Plot
What were the two countries that helped Mary against Elizabeth?
Spain 🇪🇸 and France 🇫🇷
What age was Mary Queen of Scots when she became Queen of Scotland
Only six days old
6️⃣
What other titles did Mary Queen of Scots have?
Mary Stuart
What religion was Mary Queen of Scots?
She was Catholic
What was Scotlands religion at the time?
Protestant
What happened at Kirk O’field? (You don’t need to know this word for word just the gist of it)
Early in the morning of 10 February 1567, Kirk o’ Field house in Edinburgh was destroyed by an explosion. The partially clothed bodies of Lord Darnley, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and his servant were found in a nearby orchard, apparently strangled but unharmed by the explosion.
Why was Mary’s religion a problem in Scotland and England?
Because both countries were Protestant and Mary was a devout (strong) Catholic so this meant she was a ‘heretic’ in both countries.
How was Mary related to Elizabeth?
They were 2nd cousins.
How Mary’s death caused problems for Elizabeth.
This meant that many Catholics saw Mary as a martyr. The killing of Mary legitimised the idea of executing a queen and gave some of Elizabeth’s less loyal subjects an idea.
What was one of the reasons for Mary’s execution?
Because she posed a threat Elizabeth Mary as she wanted to rule England.
