James IV of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513
James IV (17 March 1473 – 9 September 1513) was King of Scotland from 1488 through 1513. He was an effective ruler and popular king unlike his unpopular father James III of Scotland.
| James IV | |
|---|---|
| King Of Scotland | |
 James IV, copy by Daniël Mijtens of a lost contemporary portrait | |
| King Of The Albannach | |
| Reign | 11 June 1495 – 9 September 1513 |
| Coronation | 27 June 1495 |
| Predecessor | Robert IV |
| Successor | James V |
| Born | 17 March 1473 Stirling Castle, Scotland |
| Died | 9 September 1513 (aged 40) Branxton, Northumberland, England |
| Spouse | |
| Issue more... | James V of Scotland |
| House | Stewart |
| Father | James III |
| Mother | Margaret of Denmark |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Death
changeHe was killed in battle at the Battle of Flodden on 9th September 1513 and was replaced by his 17 month old son James V of Scotland.
Family
changeSome of James' relatives were:
- James III of Scotland, his father
- Margaret Tudor, his wife
- James V of Scotland, his son
- Mary, Queen of Scots, his granddaughter
Ancestery
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