This Day in History July 29, 1565 (UBC Day 29)

By Ruth on July 28, 2013 in Challenge, England, history
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[Mary, Queen of Scots] (LOC)

I honestly never seem to grow tired of learning about the Tudors in English history.  And I think their popularity does seem to last throughout the ages.  On this date in 1565, widowed Mary, Queen of Scots, married her second cousin, Lord Darnley Henry Stuart.  If you know anything of her tumultuous reign, suspicions of murder, rumored affair, treasonous accusations, and eventual execution, you may know that her life was as crazy as so much of her family (remember King Henry the VIII and his many wives?).  I honestly don’t know enough about her to comment on whether her sister was justified in ultimately signing her death warrant, but it certainly does seem cruel.  But then as wonderful a monarch as Queen Elizabeth was, she was certainly not perfect and always having to prove herself.  And I always sensed that she was somewhat cold, but maybe that’s not the case.  As to her sister Mary, there are too many unanswered questions.

For more information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scots

http://www.britroyals.com/tudor.asp?id=mary_scots

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,
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  1. Miriam Slozberg (@msmir) July 28, 2013 Reply

    That is very fascinating history and have to say I knew nothing about Mary, Queen of Scots. I am going to read up on her now, as I am quite intrigued on learning more.

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