| Author: | David Tweedie | ISBN: | 9780752470818 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | September 16, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Tweedie |
| ISBN: | 9780752470818 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | September 16, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
