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Mary of Guise

1515–1560 · 16th century · Also known as Mary of Lorraine

Mary of Guise was a daughter of Claude, first duke of Guise, of a cadet branch of the house of Lorraine, and the wife of James V of Scotland. Mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, she governed Scotland as regent from 1554, keeping it allied with France. Her rule was challenged by the Protestant Lords of the Congregation, and she died in 1560 during their rebellion.

Mary of Guise
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