Mary Fleming
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Mary Fleming (/ˈflɛmɪŋ/; also spelled Marie Flemyng; 1542–fl. 1581) was a Scottish noblewoman and childhood companion and cousin of Mary, Queen of Scots. She and three other ladies-in-waiting (Mary Livingston, Mary Beaton and Mary Seton) were collectively known as "The Four Marys".[1] A granddaughter of James IV of Scotland, she married the queen's renowned secretary, Sir William Maitland of Lethington.
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Mary Fleming | |
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Born | 1542 |
Died | January 1581 (aged 38–39) Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Known for | Lady in waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots |
Spouse | William Maitland of Lethington |
Parent(s) | Malcolm Fleming, 3rd Lord Fleming Janet Stewart |
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