Mary of Scots9 March 1566
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Scotland · House / House of Stewart. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Rizzio is assassinated by Darnley & Ruthven in Marys presence. Darnley says it is because of an affair between Rizzio & Mary
Breaks into Marys supper room & has David Rizzio killed with 56 dagger strokes
Queen Mary of Scots, possibly pregnant with Rizzios son. A plot between Darnley & Protestant Lords after Darnley is refused the crown
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