Royalty · Literature · 1394–1437
James I of Scotland — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 25 July 1394 · Died: 21 February 1437 · Age at death: 42
How old was James I of Scotland when he died?
James I of Scotland died aged 42. He was born on 25 July 1394 and died on 21 February 1437.
King of Scots who reigned during the early fifteenth century
Did you know?He spent eighteen years as a captive in England before he was finally released to take up his throne in Scotland.
James I (late July 1394 – 21 February 1437) was King of Scots from 1406 to 1437. The youngest of three sons, he was born in Dunfermline Abbey to King Robert III and his wife Annabella Drummond.
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- Age at death
- 42
- Years since death
- 589
- Born
- July 25, 1394 · Dunfermline Palace, United Kingdom
- Died
- February 21, 1437
- Cause of death
- Stab wound
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Known for
- Royalty, Literature
Family
- Father
- Robert III of Scotland
- Mother
- Anabella Drummond
- Spouse
- Joan Beaufort
- Children
- James II of Scotland, Alexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, Annabella of Scotland, Eleanor of Scotland, Isabella of Scotland, Duchess of Brittany, Joan Stewart, Countess of Morton, Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France, Mary Stewart, Countess of Buchan
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