Which Scottish queen was executed in 1587 on the orders of Elizabeth I?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mary, Queen of Scots
- Step 1: The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots took place on 8 February 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England. On 1 February 1587 Elizabeth signed the death warrant and entrusted it to William Davison, a privy councillor. Answer: Mary, Queen of Scots. Why not the others: Margaret Tudor, Anne of Denmark and Mary of Guise are not the queen executed at Fotheringhay in 1587.
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