The murder of Rizzio
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The murder of Rizzio
The murder of Rizzio
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/ 49 (Collage 10051)
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Guildhall Art Gallery: Permanent Collection
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"The murder of Rizzio"; showing the moment before the murder of David Rizzio, an Italian musician who was Mary, Queen of Scots private foreign secretary. Rizzio organised the marriage to Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. Rizzio's powerful position later led to his murder by Darnley, Thomas Morton and Lindsay at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh on 9th March 1566.
"The murder of Rizzio"; showing the moment before the murder of David Rizzio, an Italian musician who was Mary, Queen of Scots private foreign secretary. Rizzio organised the marriage to Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. Rizzio's powerful position later led to his murder by Darnley, Thomas Morton and Lindsay at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh on 9th March 1566.
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