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What Happened on February 8, 1587

Day of the Week: Sunday

Historical Events


ScotlandExecution of Mary Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots, is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle aged 44 after being convicted of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth I in the Babington Plot
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Depiction of the execution on Mary, Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire
Depiction of the execution on Mary, Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire

Famous Deaths


BattleMary Stuart

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1560-87), beheaded at 44 [NS=Feb 18]

Queen of Scotland Mary Stuart
Queen of Scotland
Mary Stuart


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