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Mary of Guelders (Dutch: Maria van Gelre; c. 1434/1435 – 1 December 1463) was Queen of Scotland by marriage to King James II of Scotland. She ruled as regent of Scotland from 1460 to 1463.
Mary of Guelders, Queen of Scotland. By Susan Abernethy. Mary of Guelders had a singular upbringing for a Scottish Queen. She was the great-niece of Philip the Good, 3rd Duke of Burgundy and his third wife and Duchess, Isabel of Portugal.
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A Dutch noblewoman, Mary of Guelders became queen of Scotland upon her marriage to King James II. Over time, she became a great supporter and patriot of her adopted country, playing an important role in Scotland's continuous wars against English rule.
Mary of Guelders ( Dutch: Maria van Gelre; c. 1434/1435 – 1 December 1463) was Queen of Scotland by marriage to King James II of Scotland. She ruled as regent of Scotland from 1460 to 1463.
28 de mar. de 2024 · Mary of Guelders married King James II and became Queen of Scots. Explore her fascinating life, her political influence and her charitable work that ensured her legacy in Scottish history. In 1449 Mary of Guelders arrived in Scotland with a convoy of fourteen ships.
Contents. hide. (Top) Life. Early reign. Struggles with the Douglases. Energetic rule. Marriage. Death. Issue. Fictional portrayals. Ancestry. References. Sources. External links. James II of Scotland. James II (16 October 1430 – 3 August 1460) was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460.
