Ambassadorial Service
Serves in Scotland in the household of the Italian ambassador
Role range: 1561-1564
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Rizzio Biography and Timeline
Follow David Rizzio through 7 dated historical records for Italy.
David Rizzio, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1561–1566Years on this page
1561
Royal Household Service
Enters Mary Queen of Scots household through court service
Role range: 1561-1564
Private Secretary of Mary of Scots
Becomes closely associated with Mary Queen of Scots foreign correspondence
Role range: 1561-1566
Valet de Chambre
Serves as valet de chambre in Mary Queen of Scots household
Role range: 1561-1566
1565
Private Foreign Secretary
Appointed Secretary to Mary Queen of Scots
Role range: 1565-1566
1566
Assassination of David Rizzio
Murdered in Holyrood for allegedly refusing the Earl of Darnley the crown matrimonial
Role range: 1565-1566
Death of David Rizzio
Death of David Rizzio, assassinated
Role range: 1565-1566
Records, sources and methodology
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