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Mary of Guise's first marriage was arranged for what purpose?

  • Political alliance

  • Love

  • Financial Gain

  • Religious Union

Answer

The answer lies in securing a strong political alliance. Mary's marriage to the elderly King Louis XII of France was primarily driven by strategic considerations, as it aimed to strengthen the ties between Scotland and France against the growing power of England. This marriage laid the foundation for the "Auld Alliance," a significant diplomatic alliance between the two nations that would endure for centuries.
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