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25 February 1601 – Execution of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex

On this day in history, the 25th February 1601 at just before 8am on the 25th February 1601, Robert Devereux,…

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots The Reign of Elizabeth I

18 February 1612 – Death of Roberto di Ridolfi

On this day in history, the merchant and conspirator Roberto di Ridolfi died at the grand old age of eighty…

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12 February 1590 – Death of Blanche Parry

On this day in history, 12th February 1590, Elizabeth I’s former childhood nurse and chief gentlewoman of the privy chamber,…

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots People

10 February 1567 – Murder of Lord Darnley, Husband of Mary Queen of Scots

At 2am on the 10th February 1567, Kirk o’Field, the house where Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, was lodging, was blown…

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots Tudor events

8 February 1587 – Mary Queen of Scots is Executed

On the morning of the 8th February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle. It was a…