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Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) with her Italian private secretary, courtier and musician David Rizzio (c. 1533 - 1566), circa 1565. He quickly became the Queen's favourite but his enemies, who included Mary's husband Henry Stewart, Lord
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Square to be renamed for man who allegedly had an affair with Mary, Queen of Scots

A piazza in Italy will be renamed for a musician who was stabbed to death for allegedly having an affair with Mary, Queen of Scots
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New exhibition to challenge perceptions of Mary Queen of Scots

The ball dates from approximately 1540 to 1570 and is normally cared for by the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. The ball dates from approximately 1540 to 1570 and is normally cared for by the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
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The letter was written hours before Mary's death. The letter was written hours before Mary's death.
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Mary Queen of Scots' final letter viewed by more than 20,000 people

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Historian calls for 'outdated' language around Mary Queen of Scots to be dropped

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Archive treasures from Mary, Queen of Scots' early reign lent to museum

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Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter is going on display. This is what it tells us

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The final letter of Scotland's doomed queen shown in public for first time in years

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What was Mary, Queen of Scots' life really like in her English prison?

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'Rare' letters signed by Mary Queen of Scots to be sold at auction next week

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This tragic silver casket spelled the end of an independent Scotland

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