THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Mary, Queen of Scots

Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 (1542–1587)

Mary, Queen of Scots was born on December 18, 1542 in Linlithgow Palace and died on February 8, 1587, aged 44.

Born

December 18, 1542

Mary, Queen of Scots died aged 44.

Died: February 8, 1587

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Linlithgow Palace
Professions
queen consort, sovereign, politician, queen regnant, aristocrat
Citizenship
Kingdom of Scotland

More about Mary, Queen of Scots

Zodiac sign
Sagittarius

Family

Spouse
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
Child
James VI and I
Sibling
François III d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville
Spouse
Francis II of France
Father
James V of Scotland
Sibling
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
Mother
Mary of Lorraine
Spouse
James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell

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Questions people ask

How old was Mary, Queen of Scots when they died?

Mary, Queen of Scots died aged 44.

When is Mary, Queen of Scots’s birthday?

Mary, Queen of Scots’s recorded birthday is December 18.

Where was Mary, Queen of Scots born?

Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace.

When did Mary, Queen of Scots die?

Mary, Queen of Scots died on February 8, 1587.