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Signing of the Death Warrant
- When
- 1 February 1587
- Where
- England
Elizabeth I signed the death warrant on 1 February 1587 and entrusted it to William Davison.
On 1 February 1587, Elizabeth signed the death warrant for Mary. She entrusted the document to William Davison, a privy councillor, initiating the final steps toward execution.
Sources
- Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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