Mary Queen of Scots execution

• • Mary was in executed in 1587
• Why was Mary executed in 1587?

  • Act of Preservation of Queen's Safety in 1585 - in event of assassination of Elizabeth, Mary to be barred from sucession
  • Any action against Elizabeth was to be with investigation and trial - evidence gathered from plots was enough
  • Phillip II planning major attack on England - rumous that Spanish troops landed in Wales in 1587 - reinforced Mary's constant threat
  • Elizabeth signed her death warrant in 1587
• Significance:

  • Removed Mary's threat to Elizabeth
  • Phillip II planning to invade England - execution of Mary gave more reason to remove Elizabeth from throne
  • Maey left her claim to English throne to Phillip II