In the 16th century, she changed the “ew” in her family name to a “u” to help her new French in-laws spell it more easily

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In the 16th century, she changed the “ew” in her family name to a “u” to help her new French in-laws spell it more easily

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Mary, Queen of Scots

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

In the 16th century, Mary, Queen of Scots, altered the spelling of her family name from “Stewart” to “Stuart” to assist her French in-laws with its pronunciation and spelling. Mary made this change upon her marriage to Francis II of France, where the French language lacks a “w” sound, making “Stuart” a more suitable and easily pronounceable version of her name in French. This adjustment reflected her integration into the French royal family and her role as the Queen consort of France, blending her Scottish heritage with her new French connections.

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