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  2. Murder of Lord Darnley - Wikipedia

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    The murder of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.

  3. Casket letters - Wikipedia

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    The genuine autograph signature of Mary Queen of Scots Some historians claim that the letters were written by the queen's lady, Mary Beaton. The Queen's husband, Lord Darnley, was killed in mysterious circumstances at the Kirk o'Field in Edinburgh on 10 February 1567, and she married the Earl of Bothwell on 15 May 1567.

  4. Ainslie Tavern Bond - Wikipedia

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    Lord Darnley had married Mary on 29 July 1565, but their marriage proved disastrous. On 9 March 1566, Mary's Italian private secretary, David Rizzio, was murdered in the Queen's presence at Holyrood. The murderers were led by Lord Ruthven, but it was widely believed that the murder arose from Darnley's jealousy. There followed a carefully ...

  5. Book of Articles - Wikipedia

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    When Darnley came to the lodging at the Kirk o' Field in Edinburgh, she dined with Bothwell at Balfour's house. Her servant French Paris alias Nicolas Hubert brought gunpowder to Darnley's lodging. [10] The fourth section describes the aftermath of the explosion that killed Darnley. Bothwell brought the news to the queen.

  6. Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley - Wikipedia

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    Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1546 – 10 February 1567) was King of Scotland as the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, from 29 July 1565 until his murder in 1567. Lord Darnley had one child with Mary, the future James VI of Scotland and I of England. Through his parents, he had claims to both the Scottish and English thrones. [3]

  7. The Murder of David Rizzio - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] It portrays the 1566 assassination of the Italian courtier David Rizzio at Holyrood Palace during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. On the left side of the canvas Mary is shown being restrained by her husband Lord Darnley. The artist took great care to be historically accurate in his depictions of the various figures portrayed in the ...

  8. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton - Wikipedia

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    James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1516 – 2 June 1581) was a Scottish nobleman.He played a leading role in the murders of Queen Mary's confidant, David Rizzio, and king consort Henry Darnley.

  9. Margaret Carwood - Wikipedia

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    Mary's husband, was killed at 2:00am the next morning. Margaret's wedding was celebrated at Holyroodhouse on the following day. One of the Casket Letters, which were thought to incriminate the Queen in the murder of Darnley, mentions Margaret Carwood and her previous departure from court. The letter was endorsed by its Scottish copyist ...