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James III of Scotland. James III (10 July 1451/May 1452 – 11 June 1488) was King of Scots from 1460 until his death at the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488. He inherited the throne as a child following the death of his father, King James II, at the siege of Roxburgh Castle. James III's reign began with a minority that lasted almost a decade ...
Jun 7, 2024 · James III (born May 1452—died June 11, 1488, near Stirling, Stirling, Scot.) was the king of Scots from 1460 to 1488. A weak monarch, he was confronted with two major rebellions because he failed to win the respect of the nobility. James received the crown at the age of eight upon the death of his father, King James II.
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Jan 15, 2021 · Definition. James III of Scotland reigned as king from 1460 to 1488. He succeeded his father James II of Scotland (r. 1437-1460) at the age of eight, which led to some nobles taking advantage of the king's minority and even abducting him. James was also challenged by his two brothers and again by his eldest son during a thoroughly unpopular ...
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James III (r. 1460-1488) Born at Stirling on 10 July 1451, James was nine when he inherited his father's throne. His mother ruled as Regent until she died in 1463. James' long minority was marked by unstable relations with England and ambitious aristocratic factions. He began to rule for himself in 1469, soon facing great difficulties in ...
King James III. Tomb of James III at Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling. James III lived from 10 July 1451 to 11 June 1488 and was King of Scotland from 3 August 1460 until 11 June 1488. James was the eldest son of James II and at the time of his father's accidental death from an exploding cannon at Roxburgh castle he was just 9 years old.
James III, King of Scots 1460 – 1488. The life and rule of James III followed a similar pattern to that of his father. After the death of James II in 1460 the nine year old new king found ...
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English Monarch at the time. Name: King James III of Scotland. Father: James II, King of Scotland. Mother: Mary of Gueldes. Relation to Charles III: 14th great-grandfather. House of: Stewart. Born: May, 1452 at Either St Andrews, Fife, or Stirling Castle. Ascended to the throne: August 3, 1460 aged 8 years. Crowned: August 10, 1460 at Kelso Abbey.
