This employer of David Rizzio's apparent reluctance to marry initiated the so-called War of the Rough Wooing.
One of this person's supporters was arrested in Norway on complaint from jilted fiancé Anna Throndsen. This person's private secretary was brutally stabbed to death by forces under Lord Ruthven. This employer of David Rizzio's apparent reluctance to marry initiated the so-called War of the Rough Wooing. This figure was said to be the author of the so-called "Casket Letters," which seemed to provide proof in this person's involvement with the explosion-related death of Lord Darnley. The Ridolfi plot sought to place this person on the throne, while Sir Francis Walsingham foiled the Babington plot, eventually leading to her death. For 10 points, name this Scottish queen, who was executed by her cousin, Elizabeth I.
One of this person's supporters was arrested in Norway on complaint from jilted fiancé Anna Throndsen.
{Mary}, Queen of {Scots} [accept {Mary Stuart} or {Mary} I of {Scotland}, do not accept {just Mary} I or {Bloody Mary}, as that is {someone else}]