Death of Mary of Scots
Death of Mary Queen of Scots, executed
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1587 in Scotland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Scotland in 1587.
Historical records for Scotland in 1587
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February
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Elizabeth I has Mary Queen of Scots executed after exposure of the Babbington plot
Mary Stuart Executed at Fotheringhay
Mary is executed after conviction for the Babington Plot, removing the most prominent Catholic claimant to Elizabeth's throne.
James Becomes Principal Stuart Claimant
After his mother's execution, James remains the strongest adult claimant descended from Margaret Tudor and increasingly becomes central to expectations about Elizabeth's successor.
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Alliance Maitland Thirlestane, 1st and England
Concludes an alliance with England
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Scotland
Trial
Paget is attainted
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