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Also Known As Mary Stuart • Mary, Queen of Scots
Born December 8, 1542 • Linlithgow • Scotland
Died February 8, 1587 (aged 44) • England
House / Dynasty House of Stuart • House of Tudor
Notable Family Members spouse Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley • spouse Francis II • spouse James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell • father James V • mother Mary of Lorraine • son James I

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