The Threat Of Mary Flashcards
Who was Mary’s father?
King James V of Scotland
Who was Mary’s son?
King James VI of Scotland (King James I of England and Scotland), born in 1566 and fathered by Lord Darnley
Who did Mary marry first?
The French Dauphin (future King Francis II) in 1559, this made her French queen boosting her already strong French roots through her mother
When did teh French King die?
- So, Mary moved back to Scotland to take up her position as Queen of Scotland in 1561
How does Mary’s second husband die?
Lord Darnley is murdered in an explosion in 1567 (potentially by Mary)
What also happens in 1567?
Civil War breaks out in Scotland between Catholics and Protestants, Mary escapes and tries to reclaim the throne in 1568 but fails, so, she flees to England.
What was the York conference of 1569?
It was a conference to discuss Mary’s implication in Darnley’s death, she is found neither guilty nor innocent so is kept in custody
What was the Treaty of Edinburgh?
The agreement that Mary was to give up any claim to the English throne but Mary claimed she never approved this and insisted on being named as heir
Why was Mary a threat?
Mary was a threat becuase she was the Catholic alternative to Elizabeth and as long as she was alive in the country then Catholics would want her to be in charge and would actively try and get her on the throne and Mary was not going to tell them to stop as she was a rebellious figure.
What is the evidence for Mary as a threat?
She was implicated in…
- The Northern Earls revolt
- Ridolfi Plot
- Thockmorton plot
- Babington plot
