The Life of Mary Queen of Scots | Full Biography | English History ASMR

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Mary Stuart was born on December 8, 1542, at Linlithgow Palace in Scotland. She was the only legitimate child of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Her father died just six days after her birth, making Mary the Queen of Scotland while still an infant.

France and Early Marriage: To protect her from English ambitions, Mary was sent to France at the age of five. She grew up in the French court, receiving a refined education and eventually marrying the Dauphin, Francis, in 1558. When Francis became King Francis II of France in 1559, Mary became Queen of both France and Scotland. However, her reign as Queen Consort of France was short-lived, as Francis died in 1560, leaving Mary a widow at just 18 years old.
Return to Scotland
In 1561, Mary returned to Scotland to assume her duties as the reigning monarch. Scotland at the time was a country divided by religious tensions, with the Protestant Reformation gaining ground under the leadership of figures like John Knox. As a devout Catholic, Mary faced a difficult political landscape, with many of her nobles favoring Protestantism and the influence of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.

Relations with Elizabeth I: Mary’s claim to the English throne posed a significant challenge to Elizabeth. As the granddaughter of Henry VII of England, Mary had a legitimate claim that many English Catholics supported over Elizabeth, whose legitimacy they questioned. Despite efforts to maintain cordial relations, the two queens found themselves at odds over succession and religion.
Marriage Controversies and Downfall
Mary’s marital choices greatly impacted her reign in Scotland and contributed to her eventual downfall.

Marriage to Lord Darnley: In 1565, Mary married her cousin, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. This union was intended to strengthen her claim to the English throne, as Darnley also had a royal lineage. However, the marriage was disastrous—Darnley was immature and power-hungry, and his behavior alienated both Mary and her court. In 1566, Darnley was implicated in the brutal murder of Mary's secretary, David Rizzio, which further strained their relationship.
The Murder of Darnley and Marriage to Bothwell: In February 1567, Darnley was found dead under mysterious circumstances after an explosion at Kirk o' Field. Suspicion fell on James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, who had become close to Mary. Just months later, Mary married Bothwell, which outraged the Scottish nobility and led to widespread accusations that she had been complicit in her husband's murder. This marriage significantly damaged her reputation, leading to a revolt by the Scottish lords.
Abdication and Imprisonment
The rebellion forced Mary to abdicate in favor of her infant son, James VI, who was raised as a Protestant. Mary was imprisoned at Loch Leven Castle, where she miscarried twins and was compelled to sign her abdication in July 1567. She managed to escape in 1568 and fled to England, seeking refuge from her cousin, Elizabeth I.

Imprisonment in England
Instead of providing refuge, Elizabeth viewed Mary as a threat to her throne, especially with Catholic plots brewing across England in support of Mary. Mary was placed under house arrest, spending the next 19 years as a prisoner in various castles and manor houses across England.

The Babington Plot and Execution
In 1586, Mary was implicated in the Babington Plot, a Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary on the English throne. Letters were intercepted that reportedly showed Mary’s involvement in the plot. Elizabeth, who had long been reluctant to take direct action against Mary, finally agreed to sign her death warrant.

Execution: Mary was executed on February 8, 1587, at Fotheringhay Castle. She faced her death with great dignity, wearing a crimson gown—the color of Catholic martyrdom—and declaring her loyalty to her faith. Her death removed a significant Catholic figurehead from Europe and further solidified Elizabeth's control over England.

Information sourced from Wiki, Gutenburg, JSTOR, primary and secondary sources. All information is congruent with archaeological and history evidence at the time of recording.
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SimpleChapeau
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I believe she was 100% guilty, otherwise why would her son James destroy all the records especially the Casket Letters? She actually had a fabulous wealthy life. Her restrictions came only after each of her plots. I think she went to England to capture the throne anyway she could. After her horrible time as Queen in Scotland it could've been disastrous if she had succeeded! Great videos!

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One of my favorite historical women to hear about...
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Of course Mary was guilty, but can you blame the poor girl for trying to take control of her life for just once? She’s engaged at 5, raised by a MIL who isn’t fond of her, her husband dies and she’s forced to go back to a country she probably has no remembrance of. Her cousin is jealous of her and tries to control her through marriage. When she finally married someone she was in love with he starts cheating on her and drinking heavily almost immediately. Her friend is killed in front of her, her brother turns against her, she was likely raped and forced into a marriage. She’s mocked by her people and abandoned by her rapist husband. He made no attempt to save her and fled. She goes to her cousin for help, which, was a terrible idea and I think she should’ve went to France to her old brother in law. Then she’s kept under house arrest for 19 years. Her son has no pity towards her and is more concerned with his own crown… I think she gave up hope and decided to go out with a bang.

Elizabeth was petty towards other women who could be her rivals. Not just for the crown but beauty and intelligence as well.

Even in her last moments they denied her having her friends with her at her execution and wanted her to go alone until she pleaded. I have a special respect for Mary because I think she never had the upper hand and did the best she could with the shitty people in her life.

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Mary had her faults but the lords were awful

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Good one, do you have a favourite ruler from england history?

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