Mary Beaton | |
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 Mary Beaton by an unknown artist (National Galleries Scotland) | |
| 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 |
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]
- ^ Rosalind K. Marshall (23 September 2004). "Queen's Maries". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/69949. Retrieved 29 October 2023. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)