David Rizzio — Mary Queen of Scots Character Profile

About David Rizzio

Mary’s private secretary who is discovered in bed with Lord Darnley. Despite Mary sparing his life after a rebellion, political rumors link him to the queen’s unborn son, leading to his eventual murder instigated by Darnley.

Character Facts

Played by

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Appears in

Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• David Rizzio — Professional Private Secretary — Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan)

  Rizzio serves Mary within her court and personal administration.

  The plot explicitly describes David Rizzio as Mary's private secretary.

• David Rizzio — Romantic Lovers — Lord Darnley (Jack Lowden)

  Their intimate relationship becomes the source of scandal and political danger.

  Mary discovers Lord Darnley in bed with her private secretary, David Rizzio.

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• William Cecil (Guy Pearce)
• Lord Maitland (Ian Hart)
• Thomas Andrews (Richard Cant)
• Mary Fleming (Maria Dragus)
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• Bull (John Ramm)
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