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Mary, Queen of Scots (Guest Article)

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Mary, Queen of Scots   by Susan Abernethy The Freelance History Writer Many know the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. While telling the story of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland I was struck by the similarities between her and her granddaughter, Mary. They both had three husbands and had a child named James who became King of Scotland when they were just babies. Both women allowed their private lives to influence their public life contributing to a loss of politica [More]

The Thistle and The Rose Wed

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8 August 1503 - The formal wedding of Margaret Tudor and James IV of Scotland in the chapel of Holyroodhouse.                         From History Today, by Richard Cavendish: The union of the thistle and the rose was celebrated next morning in the chapel of Holyroodhouse. Margaret wore a gown trimmed in crimson and the Countess of Surrey bore her train, while James was [More]

This Day in History: 19 June

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1540 - Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex arrested & imprisoned on June 19, 1540. From the son of a blacksmith to the 1st Earl of Essex, Thomas Cromwell's fortunes grew, as did his friendship with Henry Vlll. That friendship with Henry is what inevitably caused his demise. Henry Vlll was an irrational man -- Thomas did not receive a trial, and was sentenced to the axe. 1566 - King James VI of Scotland/James l of England was born on this day, June 19, 1566. Jam [More]