Mary was queen consort from July 1559, when Francis became king at the death of his father, Henry II, until December 1560, when the always-sickly Francis died.
Mary Stuart, Dauphine of France
Image of a Young Mary, Queen of Scots
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide
The young Mary was sent to France when she was six to be raised with her future husband, Francis.
Mary Stuart, Dauphine of France
Adapted from an image in the public domain. Modifications © 2004 Jone Johnson Lewis.Mary, Queen of Scots
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