Mary of Guise

Mary of Guise

Born 1515
Marriage James Stewart of Scotland — 1538 Family Page
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1515
    Born
  • Age c. 19
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age c. 21
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age c. 23
    1538
    Married James Stewart of Scotland
  • Age c. 27
    8 Dec 1542
    Daughter Mary 'Queen of Scots' born
  • Age c. 32
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 38
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 43
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603
  • Age c. 65
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 72
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 73
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated