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At what age did Francis II marry Mary, Queen of Scots?

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Francis II of France was 16 years old when he married Mary, Queen of Scots in 1558. The couple had been betrothed since they were children, and their marriage was seen as a way to unite the two countries. However, Francis died just a year later, and Mary was left a widow at the age of 18.
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