Mary I of Scotland, popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots, is one of the best-known Scottish monarchs. Mary was a contemporary, and cousin, of Queen Elizabeth I of England. However, they the two queens were also rivals , and theirs is one of the most famous feuds in British history.
Mary and Elizabeth have often been compared with each other, especially in terms of their upbringing, and subsequently their reign over Scotland and England respectively. Incidentally, the two women never met each other. Although Mary had a happier childhood compared to Elizabeth, she ultimately failed as a monarch. In the end, Mary not only lost her throne, but also her head . Thus, Mary’s story is often presented as a tragedy, and the Queen of Scots is generally considered a tragic heroine.
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