'As a sinner I am truly conscious of having often offended my Creator and I beg him to forgive me, but as a Queen and Sovereign, I am aware of no fault or offence for which I have to render account to anyone here below.'
Mary, queen of Scots to her jailer, Sir Amyas Paulet; October 1586
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CHRONOLOGY
The major events of her life.BIOGRAPHY
The story of her life.IMAGES
Portraits of the queen, her friends and family, with commentary.PRIMARY SOURCES
Letters written by Mary, as well as an eyewitness account of her execution.
Tudor Quizzes
Test your knowledge of Mary's life and times.Queen Elizabeth I
Learn about Mary's famous cousin.
The Marie Stuart Society of Scotland
Please visit the best Mary, queen of Scots site on the web.'En Ma Fin Git Mon Commencement'....
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to Tudor EnglandThe above sketch is of Mary, queen of Scots, age 12 or 13, by Francois Clouet.