Why was Mary Queen of Scots a threat?

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Why was Mary Queen of Scots a threat?

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She was Catholic with a legitimate claim to the English throne, making her a focus for Catholic plots against Elizabeth — Mary was Elizabeth's cousin and next in line. Catholic plotters (Ridolfi, Throckmorton, Babington) wanted to replace Elizabeth with Mary. She was executed in 1587.

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She was older

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She was Catholic with a legitimate claim to the English throne, making her a focus for Catholic plots against Elizabeth

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She was more popular

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She was richer

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