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James IV (17 March 1473 – 9 September 1513) was King of Scotland from 11 June 1488 until his death at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. He inherited the throne at the age of fifteen on the death of his father, James III, at the Battle of Sauchieburn, following a rebellion in which the younger James was the figurehead of the rebels.
James IV was the king of Scotland from 1488 to 1513. An energetic and popular ruler, he unified Scotland under royal control, strengthened royal finances, and improved Scotland’s position in European politics. James succeeded to the throne after his father, James III, was killed in a battle against.
Jan 19, 2021 · James IV of Scotland ruled as king from 1488 to 1513. He succeeded his father James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488) and became one of the most popular of the Stuart kings. James sought to apply justice...
When Henry VIII joined the Holy Alliance against France, and England invaded France in 1513, James felt that he must assist Scotland's old ally under the 'Auld Alliance'. He led his army - one of the largest ever to cross the border - south.
James IV has been acclaimed by historians as the first true Renaissance king of Scotland. Under his rule, James patronised the arts and sciences and Scotland flourished as a result.
May 31, 2022 · James IV is often remembered as Scotland’s “Renaissance King”, and indeed he was a patron of the arts and sciences. Yet it was his alliance with Elphinstone, formerly a student and then a professor at Paris University, which produced two of the greatest achievements of the king’s reign – the introduction of printing in Scotland and ...
James IV lived from 17 March 1473 to 9 September 1513 and was King of Scotland from 11 June 1488 until 9 September 1513. James was born in Stirling Castle. He was just 15 when he acted as the figurehead for nobles opposing his father James III at the Battle of Sauchieburn near Stirling.
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.
Key facts about King James IV of Scotland who was born March 17, 1473, reigned (1488 - 1513) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
Jun 10, 2022 · James IV of Scotland had a prosperous 25-year reign that restored Scotland’s prestige and renewed faith in the monarchy. Throughout his reign, the king was an active administrator and a capable ruler.
