Treaty of Blois
England signs an alliance with France while Mary is in captivity. England is freed from French support of an invasion on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots
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1572 in Scotland
Explore 14 historical events and records for Scotland in 1572.
Historical records for Scotland in 1572
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April
June
Ridolfi Plot
Norfolk is executed for his part in the Ridolfi plot
Ridolfi Plot
Shrewsbury, Delawarr & Sadler accuse Mary of involvement in the Ridolfi plot
August
Massacre
The Huguenot massacre in France increases English suspicions of Mary
November
Death of John Knox
Death of John Knox, without Knox there is no opposition to Church reforms
Reform of Religious Policy
Death of John Knox, without Knox there is no opposition to Church reforms
Other events (month unknown)
Death of John Erskine
Death of John Erskine of Mar, 1st
Lord High Chancellor
Appointed Lord High Chancellor
Mary Faces Renewed Treason Accusations
Evidence from the Ridolfi investigation intensified official suspicions concerning Mary Queen of Scots and her English contacts.
Plot
Elizabeth I prevents the English Commons from passing a bill of attainder against Mary
Reform of Church Governance
Models the Scottish Church on the Church of England at the Kirk General Assembly
Reform of Church Governance
The King is to be Governor of the Realm & protector of the Church
Reform of Government
The King is to be Governor of the Realm & protector of the Church
Secretary of James Beaton
Appointed Secretary to James Beaton
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