Succession
Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
Role range: 1542-1567
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Mary of Scots Biography and Timeline
Follow Mary of Scots through 165 dated historical records for Scotland.
Mary of Scots, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
165Distinct records
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1158–1560Years on this page
1158
1542
Birth of Mary of Scots
Is born at Linlithgow Palace to James V and Mary of Guise.
Role range: 1542-1567
Succession of Mary of Scots
Succeeds James V as Queen of Scots at six days old.
Role range: 1542-1567
1543
Betrothal to Prince Edward
The agreement seeks a dynastic union between England and Scotland.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1542-1567
Treaty of Greenwich
Is formally promised in marriage to Prince Edward under the Treaty of Greenwich.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1542-1567
Treaty of Greenwich
The Earl of Arran concludes a Treaty betrothing Mary to Prince Edward
Role range: 1542-1567
Coronation
Is crowned Queen of Scots at Stirling Castle.
Role range: 1542-1567
Mary Crowned at Stirling
Receives the Scottish crown at about nine months old.
Role range: 1542-1567
Treaty of Greenwich
The Treaty of Greenwich is nullified by the Earl of Arran
Role range: 1542-1567
Coronation
Crowned in Stirling castle at the age of 9 months
Role range: 1542-1567
Treaty of Greenwich
Marie of Guise & the Scottish Parliament repudiate the Treaty of Greenwich
Role range: 1542-1567
1547
Departure
Leaves Scotland at the age of 6 to be brought up in France
Role range: 1542-1567
Departure
Mary embarks for France in order to avoid interception by the Englsh
Role range: 1542-1567
Alliance Mary of Scots and heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
Betrothed to the heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
Role range: 1542-1567
Marriage
Betrothed to the heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
Role range: 1542-1567
1548
Marriage
Marriage contract between Mary & Dauphin Francis
Role range: 1542-1567
Marriage
Mary sets sail for France
Role range: 1542-1567
1555
Succession
Philip II supports Elizabeth's succession to the English throne to stop Mary of Scots
Role range: 1542-1567
1557
Marriage
In a letter dated 30 October 1557, Henry of France requested that the Scottish Parliament send commissioners to prepare for the wedding of Queen Mary to the Dauphin of France'gnine commissioners are appointed to negotiate the wedding Treaty
Role range: 1542-1567
1558
French Marriage
Mary marries Francis and later becomes Queen Consort of France
Role range: 1542-1567
Marriage to Francis
Mary Queen of Scots marries the French dauphin Francis
Role range: 1542-1567
Marriage Journey
Mary remains in France after marrying the future Francis II
Role range: 1542-1567
1559
French Queen Consort
Mary of Scots becomes Queen Consort of France and links Scotland to Guise influence
Role range: 1542-1567
Queen Consort of France
Mary of Scots becomes queen consort of France after Francis II succeeds
Role range: 1542-1567
Coronation
Francis is crowned King of France
Role range: 1542-1567
1560
Treaty of Berwick
Signed by Lord James & Norfolk, England can intervene to help the "reformers"
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Auld Alliance Weakened
The treaty sharply reduces French political and military influence in Scotland
Role range: 1542-1567
English Arms Clause
Treaty requires Mary and Francis to cease bearing the arms of England
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty asks Mary and Francis to stop using English royal arms
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty terms are made in Mary's name but she later refuses ratification
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Treaty of Edinburgh
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament promulgates a Protestant confession of faith
Role range: 1542-1567
Mass
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence
Role range: 1542-1567
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence. The Scottish Parliament abolishes the Popes jurisdiction
Role range: 1542-1567
Scots Confession Approved
Scottish Parliament approves a Protestant confession of faith in Mary's absence
Role range: 1542-1567
Mass Prohibited
Scottish Parliament prohibits the Mass under the Protestant settlement
Role range: 1542-1567
Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation
Role range: 1542-1567
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament carries out the Scottish Reformation. Elizabeth I is made Protector
Role range: 1542-1567
Siege of Leith
English troops besiege Leith, held by the queen regent, in aid of the "reformers"
Role range: 1559-1560 – 1542-1567
Widowed in France
Mary of Scots is widowed by the death of Francis II
Role range: 1542-1567
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.