Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots was powerful during the Renaissance for a few reasons. She was born in 1542 and became the Queen of Scotland at just six days old. Mary eventually married the Dauphin, the son of King Henry II of France. Despite her young age, Mary was widely respected by the Scottish nobles. She was known for her ability to navigate the complex religious and political landscape of the time. Scotland was torn between Catholic and Protestant factions. She was eventually forced to flee to England. Her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, held her captive for 19 years. Despite her captivity, Mary continued to be a powerful figure. Many Catholics in England and Scotland considered her the rightful Queen. She was executed in 1587, following her involvement in a plot to overthrow Elizabeth. This only added to her legend as a powerful and tragic figure.