When Mary Queen of Scots was executed, her executioners knelt before her to ask her forgiveness

An interesting and sad fact about the queen Mary: 

Did You Know? When Mary Queen of Scots was executed, her executioners knelt before her to ask her forgiveness. She granted it saying “I forgive you with all my heart, for now, I hope, you shall make an end of all my troubles.” Unfortunately the headsman missed his first stroke, hitting the back of her head. sorce

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