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Mary Stuart Abdicates for James

Scotland · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1567Date range
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Chronological records

1567

Mary, Queen of Scots24 July 1567

Loch Leven Castle · House / House of Tudor

Mary is forced to abdicate the Scottish throne in favour of her infant son, transforming James from heir into reigning king.

Names involved

Mary, Queen of Scots

Provenance

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