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Mary, Queen of Scots

Catholic queen of Scotland and cousin of Elizabeth I, who imprisoned her for 20 years before her execution.

Key facts

Catholic; became queen of Scotland at a week old; spent much of her childhood in France.
Cousin of Elizabeth I, who imprisoned her for 20 years before her execution.

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