Who was the executioner of Mary Stuart?

The executioner of Mary Stuart, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was an Englishman named Thomas Howard, the Earl of Suffolk. He carried out the execution on February 8, 1587, at Fotheringhay Castle. Despite his role, the execution was notoriously bungled; Mary’s death was not instantaneous, leading to a dramatic and tragic scene. Her execution marked a significant moment in the conflicts between England and Scotland and the tumultuous nature of the Tudor era.