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mary queen of scots

mary queen of scots. Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace on 7th December 1542, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Six days after her birth her father died, And Mary became the Queen of Scots.

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  1. mary queen of scots

  2. Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace on 7th December 1542, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Six days after her birth her father died, And Mary became the Queen of Scots.

  3. Mary had strong claims to the throne of England as Henry VII of England's great granddaughter, Mary was next in line to the English Throne after Henry VIII’s Children.

  4. A treaty was had been arranged that Mary had to marry Henry VIII Son the Future Edward VI and Peace with England had to be made, However Catholics opposed this treaty took Mary to Stirling Castle and broke the treaty by returning to Scotland Alliance with France rather than side with England.

  5. Henry the King Of England got upset By the action of Scotland siding with France and ordered many raids into Scotland known as The Rough Wooling. • Mary Was betrothed to the French King Henri II’s Heir in 1548.

  6. Mary Married The Dauphin Francis on 24 April 1558.He succeeded his fathers throne in 1559, Making Mary Queen Of France as well as Scotland but his reign was brief for he died of an ear infection

  7. Mary returned against advice from her close friends to Scotland which was then a protestant Country after religious reforms led by John Knox • Mary was a Catholic but her half brother Lord James Stewart , Later the Earl of Moray, had told Mary that she could worship as she wished, Upon her return her welcome was warm from the protestant subjected.

  8. Marys Reign In the Beginning was good and she was advised by Lord James And William Maitland. • Her Second Marriage to Her Cousin Lord Darnley in 1565 began her troubles. • Her Husband was used by her enemies to get to Mary, He Broke into her chambers at Holyrood and Threatened her while Pregnant and killed Her Secretary DAVID Ricco on March 1566.

  9. Mary had a son in the summer of 1566. • Her Husband Lord Darnley was Murdered outside Edinburgh on 10 February 1567 and Mary had something to do with this. • Three Months Later she married the Earl of Bothwell who killed Lord Darnley. • This Marriage Was the Start Of the End For Mary

  10. Demise of Mary • Mary’s Protestant Lords rose against her and both the Lord’s and Mary’s fought Near Edinburgh on 15 June 1567. • Mary Surrendered and was imprisoned In Lochleven Castle she had to give up her crown in favour of her son. • Bothwell fled to Scandinavia and was caught and held prisoner until his death

  11. Mary Escaped from Lochleven in 1568 but was defeated at the battle of langside near Glasgow on 13th May • She Fled to England hoping Queen Elizabeth I would help her. • The Queen Didn’t and Mary was held captive for 19 years

  12. During this Time Roman Catholics Plotted against Queen Elizabeth Several Times. • One Plot was to try and kill the Queen and was called the Babington Plot. • After this Plot Queen Elizabeth's Advisors demanded that Mary be Killed • Mary was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle on 8th February 1587. She died aged 44.

  13. The Shore • Stirling's Riverside Harbour • The Merchant's Wife A merchants' wife often runs her husband's business when he is away trading. • The Merchant Only merchants from royal burghs are allowed to trade with foreign countries. • The Merchant's Apprentice To become a merchant you must first train as a merchant's apprentice for five years. An apprentice's family must pay for his apprenticeship. If an apprentice trades without being a member of the guild, he is fined. • The River Forth· Burghs are usually situated by the sea, or by a river, so that goods can be transported by boat. • Imported GoodsForeign goods such as wine from France, iron from Sweden, wood from Norway, silk from England, imported to Scotland. • Exported GoodsScottish goods such as cloth, wool, salmon and coal are sold or traded abroad.

  14. Blacksmiths ( The Smithy) • Blacksmith· All craftsmen who work with metal in the burgh are members of the Hammerman's guild.· Silversmiths, goldsmiths, blacksmiths and armourers are all Hammermen.· A blacksmith makes goods such as tools, cooking utensils and horseshoes.· The Hammerman's guild ensures that its members are trained correctly and that their work is of a high enough standard and fairly priced. The guild also looks after any members, and their families, should they die or become ill.· All the other burgh crafts have a separate guild to look after them. • Apprentice· To become a blacksmith, or a craftsman of any kind, it is necessary to serve an apprenticeship.· A blacksmith's apprentice works for his master for 5 years, earning only bed and board.· After 5 years, an apprentice must forge a master piece for the Hammermen's guild to judge. An apprentice is only allowed to enter the guild if the guild decides his work is of a high enough standard, and he pays a fee.

  15. Mercat Cross • The TronBefore goods are sold at the mercat they are weighed at the tron. • The TolboothThe burgh court and jail are in the tolbooth. The burgh council sits here. The council is in charge of law and order. It is made up of magistrates, who are elected from members of the craft and merchant guilds. Merchants and craftsmen are the most powerful people in the town. They run the town and protect their own wealth and power. • MiddenRubbish from houses is dumped in the streets. Large middens of rubbish build up. This is very unhygienic and causes illnesses.

  16. Mercat Cross • The Mercat CrossThe stone unicorn at the top of the mercat cross in Stirling is known as the Puggy.The mercat cross is the place to come if you want to catch up on news. • Find out who's in trouble with the law • The weekly mercat. Here you can buy and sell your farm goods, like oats and eggs. Meat and fish are sold at a separate market called the Fleshmercat.The town tavern was often situated near the mercat cross.

  17. Market Place(Mercat) • WeaverWeavers are one of the many craftsmen or women who sell or buy goods at the mercat. • The FarmerMost Scottish people live and work in the countryside.People that live outside the burgh have to pay a toll before they can sell their goods at the burgh mercat.A toll is a money tax based on the weight of the goods brought in to the burgh.

  18. Market Place(Mercat) • The Messenger at Arms Messengers at arms read announcements at the mercat cross.The announcement always starts with "Oyez! oyez! oyez!" • Today’s Message is that Mary, Queen of Scots is having her son baptised at Stirling Castle. The townspeople are to pay extra taxes to pay for the celebrations and Banquet .

  19. Mary’s Banquet

  20. Banquet Guest • Mary Stuart, Queen of ScotsMary, Queen of Scots is descended from the famous Scottish royal family; the Stewarts. • James Stewart, Lord Moray· Lord Moray is Mary, Queen of Scots' half brother. • French AmbassadorThe French ambassador was sent on behalf of the King of France • The Earl of BedfordThe Earl of Bedford has been sent to the celebrations by Elizabeth I, Queen of England.

  21. Banquet Food Drink, Entertainment • On the table are fine wines, venison, salmon, beef, sweetmeats and pheasant. He was caught by the royal hunt. • Jester • Fireworks

  22. The End and More About Certain people

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