Royalty
The Resume
(December 15, 1545-February 10, 1567)
King consort of Mary, Queen of Scots
Father of King James I/VI
Why he might be annoying
He was spoiled, arrogant, mean-spirited, and abusive.
He was loathed by the Scottish nobility.
He was a heavy drinker.
He was denied the Crown Matrimonial, which would have given him political power.
He and Mary were first cousins.
He refused to attend his son's baptism.
He murdered Mary's secretary, David Rizzio.
Why he might not be annoying
He was tall for men of that time period (about 6'3).
He was handsome and educated.
His family was exiled from Scotland for several years.
He and his valet were murdered at Kirk o'Field in 1567.
His own wife was believed to have been involved in his murder.
Credit: The Truffle
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 36 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 85 Votes: 74.12% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 95 Votes: 72.63% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 70.80% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 44 Votes: 77.27% Annoying
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