Mary Scots (1542–1587) was born in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland and died in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary STUART, Queen of Scots 1542–1587

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 DEC 1542 · Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland

Died 8 FEB 1587 · Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England

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Biography

In 1542, Mary STUART, Queen of Scots entered the world in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland, born to james stewart v king of scots and marie de lorraine. Mary STUART, Queen of Scots married henry stuart stewart lord darnley, james hepburn 1st and last duke of orkney, and had children including james stuart vi king of england. Mary STUART, Queen of Scots passed away in 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England.

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Birth of Mary STUART, Queen of Scots in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland

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Burial of Mary STUART, Queen of Scots in The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, Westminster The Close of the Collegiate Church of St Peter Knightsbridge, London, England

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Death of Mary STUART, Queen of Scots in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Scots

This ancestor line traces from Montfort, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France (1070) to Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland (1542) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Scots (1542–1587) was born in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland and died in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Mary STUART, Queen of Scots PTP

1542–1587

Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland