Mary Queen of Scotland became queen of Scotland at only 9 months old after her father James V died. She had a difficult relationship with her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England. Mary was eventually imprisoned in England for 19 years after plotting to kill Elizabeth and take the English throne. She escaped imprisonment in Scotland but was later captured and executed in England at age 44, having spent most of her life embroiled in conflict over her claim to the English throne.

1. Mary Queen of Scotland ~By ~

2. Family and Relatives - Became queen when 9 months old - Father died 6 days after I was born - Father was James the 5th of Scotland - Mother was Mary Queen of Guise - Born December 8th, 1542 -Parents had 2 boys before I was born, but both died - Don’t get along with Elizabeth, Queen of England (my cousin) Me as a baby

3. My Death - Persuaded Catholics of England to go against Elizabeth and join my side - Plotted to kill Elizabeth and take her throne - Years later Mary was put in jail - With help of friends Mary escaped to England - Elizabeth ratted Mary out when she heard I escaped jail - Mary was sent to jail in England for 19 years - Finally after 19 years I was Be-headed Me about to be be-headed Me escaping jail in Scotland

4. Growing Up / Impact on Myself - Never had any time to play games and have fun -Made me mature too quickly -Expected to try harder than anyone who had ever been on the throne before with being so young - Always waited on by people and servants Me outside my castle

5. My Accomplishments -I learned Italian, Frenchand Latin -Became Queen of France whenhusband Francis Dauphin became King of France -Became Queen of Scotland when Dad died -Gained Catholic support fromEngland My bedroom when I was younger My castle

6. Impact on Society -Public gave me more support since I was so young -Easy to have a conversation with me because I could speak so many different languages -Scotland had to trust me that I knew what I was doing - (I am very smart - (I am a great leader - (I am very bright My Tomb

7. So Remember... Vote Mary Queen of Scots as Renaissance Person of the Year!

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