Mary Beaton
16th-century Scottish courtier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mary Beaton (about 1543–1597), or Bethune as she wrote her family name, was a Scottish courtier. She is remembered in history as one of the four girls who were companions of Mary, Queen of Scots from childhood, known as The Queen's Maries or The Four Maries, and has also entered folklore through the traditional ballad of Marie Hamilton.[1]
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Mary Beaton | |
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Born | about 1543 |
Died | 1597 Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Known for | Lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots |
Spouse | Alexander Ogilvy |
Children | James Ogilvy, Andrew Ogilvy |
Parent(s) | Robert Beaton, 4th Laird of Creich Jeanne de Gresnoir |
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