Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
By: Cayla Gallman
Reign
Crowned Queen of Scotland at Stirling Castle in 1543
In 1559, she became the Queen of France when her husband was crowned king
Was accused of involvement in the murder of late husband Henry Stewart, due to her relationship with James Hepburn
Mary abdicated the throne to her son, James, and left for England in 1568
Family
Heirs
James VI of Scotland aka James I of England
Partners
Francis II, King of France, 1558
Henry Stewart, Earl of Darnley, 1565
James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, 1567
Other
Parents: King James V of Scotland and his second wife, Mary of Guise
Cousin: Queen Elizabeth I
Great-Grandfather: Henry VII
Great-Uncle: Henry VIII
Death
People
Queen Elizabeth: signed the warrant for her death
Events
Accused of being apart of the Babington Plot to overthrow her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I
Imprisoned for 19years
In 1586, Mary was found guilty of treason
Setting
Beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, on February 8, 1587