Posted on 12/08/2006 4:24:18 AM PST by yankeedame
Mary Stuart, aka Mary Queen of Scots, was born on this date in 1542. She was only 6 days old when her father, James V, died and she became Queen of Scotland. Mary, a Catholic, was accused of scheming to murder her husband and was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle in 1567. A year later, she escaped and fled to England. Elizabeth I initially provided refuge and then had Mary imprisoned when she was implicated in additional plotting, including a scheme to murder Elizabeth. Mary was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587. When Elizabeth died, she was succeeded by Mary's son, James I of England.
Quote: "No more tears now; I will think upon revenge." — Mary Stuart, after the murder of David Rizzio in 1566 (attributed)
"You are, Mary Queen of Scots?"
"I yam."
[fighting sounds]
"I think she's dead."
"No I'm not!"
[more fighting sounds]
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