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David Rizzio & Mary Queen Of Scots: murder at Holyrood

by David Tweedie
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David Rizzio came to Scotland from Italy in 1561. He quickly rose to power and became secretary to Queen Mary. He exerted considerable influence and was perceived to...

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AuthorDavid Tweedie
First published2007
Era2000 onward
PublisherThe History Press
FormatPaperback
ConditionVery good
Reference8748843-very-good

The Story

David Rizzio came to Scotland from Italy in 1561. He quickly rose to power and became secretary to Queen Mary. He exerted considerable influence and was perceived to be a threat to English interests by Sir William Cecil. On the evening of the March 9, 1566 he was murdered by her jealous husband Lord Darnley and others.