Mary, Queen of Scots

American  

noun

1. Mary Stuart, 1542–87, queen of Scotland 1542–67; beheaded for plotting to assassinate her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

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Mary, Queen of Scots British  

noun

1. family name Stuart. 1542–87, queen of Scotland (1542–67); daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. She was married to Francis II of France (1558–60), her cousin Lord Darnley (1565–67), and the Earl of Bothwell (1567–71), who was commonly regarded as Darnley's murderer. She was forced to abdicate in favour of her son (later James VI of Scotland) and fled to England. Imprisoned by Elizabeth I until 1587, she was beheaded for plotting against the English crown

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Example Sentences

Mary Queen of Scots was executed on 8 February 1587 for plotting against Elizabeth.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

He became king of Scotland in the cradle, following the abdication of his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Bugsy featured in Mary, Queen of Scots and Mutiny on the Buses and there were adverts for crisps and tea.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2023

Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

That was because Mary, Queen of Scots, is another of my illustrious ancestors.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein