Royalty · Politics · 1451–1488
James III of Scotland
King of Scots whose reign ended at the Battle of Sauchieburn
Did you know?He was the first Scottish king to be shown on coinage wearing a closed crown, which asserted his status as an imperial ruler.
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.
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- Age at death
- 36
- Years since death
- 538
- Born
- July 10, 1451 · Stirling Castle, United Kingdom
- Died
- June 11, 1488
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- James II of Scotland
- Mother
- Mary of Guelders
- Spouse
- Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland
- Children
- James IV of Scotland, James Stewart, Duke of Ross, John Stewart, Earl of Mar
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