FAQ About Queen Elizabeth I
What was the role of Queen Elizabeth I in the defeat of Mary, Queen of Scots?
Queen Elizabeth I played a significant role in the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was seen as a rival claimant to the English throne. Mary had been implicated in plots against Elizabeth, leading to her execution in 1587. Elizabeth's decision was difficult, given the political and familial ramifications, but it quelled threats from Catholic factions supporting Mary.
