Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was a Scottish monarch whose turbulent reign was marked by political intrigue and conflict. Born to a royal French family, she became queen when just six days old. Her life was complicated by her tumultuous marriages and her claim to the English throne, which posed a threat to Queen Elizabeth I. Imprisoned for 19 years by Elizabeth, Mary was ultimately executed for her alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate Elizabeth. Her tragic story reflects the struggles between Protestant and Catholic factions in Europe during the 16th century and remains a poignant historical narrative.