14th October 1586 – Trial of Mary Queen of Scots

On this day in history, 14th October 1586, the trial of Mary Queen of Scots began at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.

You can read all about this in my article “The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots”.

Also on this day in history, in 1565, the statesman and poet Sir Thomas Chaloner died – see Sir Thomas Chaloner.

Related posts:

Letter to Mary Queen of Scots 1586 The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots 8 February 1587 – The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Mary Queen of Scots – Part One Mary, Queen of Scots – 8th December 1542 Mary Queen of Scots Marries Lord Darnley Mary Queen of Scots 24 April 1558 – Mary Queen of Scots Marries the Dauphin 8 February 1587 – Mary Queen of Scots is Executed Sir Thomas Chaloner The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots – 8th February 1587 Mary Queen of Scots – Part Two