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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 (born March 17, 1473—died Sept. 9, 1513, near Branxton, Northumberland, Eng.) 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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...
- Mark Cartwright
James IV (1473-1513) was Scotland’s Renaissance king. Potentially as influential and powerful as his neighbouring rulers Henry VII and Henry VIII of England, James IV was destined to die at the Battle of Branxton in Northumberland.
Learn about the life and reign of James IV, the first true Renaissance king of Scotland who married Margaret Tudor and fought against England at Flodden. Find out how he centralised power, patronised the arts and sciences, and spoke Gaelic.
Learn about the life and reign of James IV, the 15th century king of Scotland who married Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England. Find out how he was killed at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513 and his legacy for Scotland.
