Mary, Queen of Scots
(1542-1587)

Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 – Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow (Town and Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland, UK) on December 8th, 1542 and died in Fotheringhay Castle (Ruined castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire) on February 8th, 1587 at the age of 44. Today Mary, Queen of Scots would be 481 years old.

Age

how old was Mary, Queen of Scots when he died?

Mary, Queen of Scots died in 1587 at the age of 44.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 8th, 1542 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Linlithgow Town and Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Death Date	February 8th, 1587 (Sunday)
Death place	Fotheringhay Castle Ruined castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Mary, Queen of Scots

Birthday

When was Mary, Queen of Scots born?

Mary, Queen of Scots was born on December 8th, 1542.

Death

When did Mary, Queen of Scots die?

Mary, Queen of Scots died on February 8th, 1587 at the age of 44 in Fotheringhay Castle (Ruined castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire). Today Mary, Queen of Scots would be 481 years old.