• I was born in Bar-le-Duc, France, in 1615.
  • I was the daughter of Claude of Lorraine. In 1534 I married Louis of Orleans, but after he died in 1537 I married James V of Scotland.
  • When James died in 1542, I was left with one child, Mary Queen of Scots.
  • During the troubled years that followed, I acted with wisdom and moderation in my role as Queen Mother, and in 1554 acceded to the regency.
  • I let my French political allies have considerable power in court, however, leading to the resentment that resulted in Protestant nobles raising a rebellion in 1559. I died at Edinburgh Castle in 1560.

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