On This Day Dec 14, 1542 Mary Stuart, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, ascended to the throne of Scotland at the tender age of 6 days old, following the death of her father, James V. Her reign became a significant and tumultuous period in Scottish history, marked by political and religious challenges.
Mary ruled from December 14, 1542, when she ascended to the throne as a baby, until her forced abdication on July 24, 1567. Her reign was marked by political turmoil, religious conflict, and personal challenges, including marriages and conflicts with powerful figures in both Scotland and England. After her abdication, she faced imprisonment and eventually execution in 1587 during the reign of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.
