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This Week in History: 1 February 1587 Elizabeth I signs Mary Queen of Scots’ death warrant

On 1 February 1587, Queen Elizabeth I signed Queen Mary’s death warrant after months of delay. Mary was found guilty in a trial ending in October 1586 for her involvement…