Mary, Queen of Scots
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(b.8 December 1542 – d.8 February 1587)
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Some facts;
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Mary, Queen of Scots also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567.
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Mary, the only surviving legitimate child of King James V of Scotland, was six days old when her father died and she acceded to the throne. She spent most of her childhood in France having been sent there at five years of age, while Scotland was ruled by regents.
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Mary was vivacious, beautiful, & clever (according to contemporary accounts). Mary had a promising childhood. At the French court, she was a favourite with everyone, except Henry II’s wife Catherine de’ Medici!
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Mary learned to play lute & virginals, was competent in prose, poetry, horsemanship, falconry, & needlework, & was taught French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, & Greek, in addition to speaking her native Scots.
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At 5ft 11” tall (1.80m) Mary was eloquent & especially tall, even by modern standards.
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