Mary Queen of Scots marries Bothwell in Edinburgh

Historical Context Note

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Mary Queen of Scots marries the Earl of Bothwell, who divorced his first wife twelve days earlier. The ceremony takes place in Edinburgh, and is conducted according to Protestant rites.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Mary Queen of Scots marries Bothwell in Edinburgh". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15059, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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