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What was his nickname?

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Marvelous Merchiston was the nickname given to Thomas Stewart, 1st Earl of Angus. He was a Scottish nobleman and politician who was the first husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was known for his military prowess and was a key player in the Scottish Reformation.
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