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James (II, King of Scotland 1437-1460)
Born: 16 October 1430 Died: 3 August 1460
Timeline
Joan Beaufort, the wife of King James I of Scotland gave birth to twins, James and Alexander at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. Alexander did not survive long.
After the death of his father, James II became the King of the Scots.
Whilst besieging Roxburgh Castle, James II, King of the Scots was killed by one of his own army's bombards. He was succeeded to the throne by his son James III.
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James (II, King of Scotland 1437-1460) (b.1430 - d.1460)
+Mary (of Guelders) (b.1433 - d.1463)
= James (III, King of Scotland 1460-1488) ( - d.1488)
+Margaret (of Denmark) (b.1456 - d.1486)
= James (IV King of Scotland 1488-1513) (b.1473 - d.1513)
+Margaret (Tudor, Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1489 - d.1541)
= James (V, King of Scotland 1513-1542) (b.1512 - d.1542)
James (III, King of Scotland 1460-1488)
Died: 1488
Timeline
James III was crowned King of Scotland at Kelso Abbey.
The islands of Orkney were pledged to James III of Scotland in part payment of the dowry for the marriage of James to the daughter of King Christian I of Norway.
King James III of Scotland agreed that his new born son, James, should marry Edward IV's daughter Cecily. Cecily was only four and the agreement stated that the marriage should wait until both were old enough. Also, if either died before that time, a substitute would be found. This agreement brought peace between Scotland and England until October 1519.
James III king of Scotland was killed at or shortly after the battle of Sauchieburn. Several of his nobles had risen up against the king and James was forced to fight. The king's army was defeated. James fled the battle field but was killed or even murdered shortly afterwards.
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James (III, King of Scotland 1460-1488) ( - d.1488)
+Margaret (of Denmark) (b.1456 - d.1486)
= James (IV King of Scotland 1488-1513) (b.1473 - d.1513)
+Margaret (Tudor, Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1489 - d.1541)
= James (V, King of Scotland 1513-1542) (b.1512 - d.1542)
+Mary (of Guise) ( - d.1560)
| = Mary (Stuart, Queen of Scotland) (b.1542 - d.1587)
+Erskine, Margaret (Lady)
= Stewart, James (1st Earl of Moray) (b.1531? - m.1570)
James (IV King of Scotland 1488-1513)
Born: 1473 Died: 1513
Timeline
King James III of Scotland agreed that his new born son, James, should marry Edward IV's daughter Cecily. Cecily was only four and the agreement stated that the marriage should wait until both were old enough. Also, if either died before that time, a substitute would be found. This agreement brought peace between Scotland and England until October 1519.
Shortly after the death of his father, James IV was crowned King of Scotland at Scone Abbey.
The Univesity at Aberdeen was founded by William Elphinston Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland under James III. The Bishop sent the request for a foundation on behalf of King James IV to the Pope for permission which was granted by a Papal Bull that was issued on February 14th.
Warbeck arrived in Scotland near the end of November and was greeted by the Scottish king James IV. The king gave the pretender money and arranged a marriage to Lady Catherine Gordon, daughter of the earl of Huntley.
Henry VII and his eldest daughter Margaret, started their journey to Scotland where the arranged marriage between Margaret and the Scottish King James IV would take place. Margaret was only fourteen years old.
The marriage of the 30 year old Scottish king James IV to Margaret the 14 year old daughter of Henry VI took place at Holyrood house in Edinburgh.
Urquhart Castle was given as a gift to the Grant family by King James IV of Scotland with the understanding that extensive building work was to be carried out. This included the construction of a new tower and supporting buildings so that the surrounding lands could be better protected.
King James IV of Scotland's invasion of England came to an end at the Battle of Flodden where he was killed. The English were led by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Henry VIII was in France at the time.
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James (IV King of Scotland 1488-1513) (b.1473 - d.1513)
+Margaret (Tudor, Daughter of Henry VII) (b.1489 - d.1541)
= James (V, King of Scotland 1513-1542) (b.1512 - d.1542)
+Mary (of Guise) ( - d.1560)
| = Mary (Stuart, Queen of Scotland) (b.1542 - d.1587)
| +Francis (II, King of France 1559-1560) (b.1544 - d.1560)
| +Henry (Lord Darnley) (b.1546 - d.1567)
| = James (VI of Scotland, 1567-1625, from 1603 James I of England) (b.1566 - d.1625)
+Erskine, Margaret (Lady)
= Stewart, James (1st Earl of Moray) (b.1531? - m.1570)
James (V, King of Scotland 1513-1542)
Born: 10 April 1512 Died: 14 December 1542
Timeline
Shortly after the death of his father, James V was crowned King of Scotland at Stirling Castle.
Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of James V, king of Scotland and Mary of Guise, from France. James V died a week after Mary was born and she became Queen of Scotland. The young Queen's safety was threatened by Earl of Arran who assumed the regency of Scotland. To ensure her safety, Mary of Guise took the child to Stirling Castle and never left her side.
James V of Scotland died. It is thought that the shock of the defeat of the Scottish army at Solway Moss a few weeks earlier led to his death. His daughter Mary was only a week or so old when he died and she became queen, known as Mary Queen of Scots. James Hamilton, Earl of Arran became regent of Scotland as Mary was too young to rule.
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James (V, King of Scotland 1513-1542) (b.1512 - d.1542)
+Mary (of Guise) ( - d.1560)
| = Mary (Stuart, Queen of Scotland) (b.1542 - d.1587)
| +Francis (II, King of France 1559-1560) (b.1544 - d.1560)
| +Henry (Lord Darnley) (b.1546 - d.1567)
| = James (VI of Scotland, 1567-1625, from 1603 James I of England) (b.1566 - d.1625)
| +Anne (of Denmark, Queen Consort of Scotland) (b.1574 - d.1619)
| = Henry Frederick (Prince of Wales) (b.1594 - d.1612)
| = Elizabeth (Queen Consort of Bohemia) (b.1596 - d.1662)
| = Charles (I, King of England and Scotland 1625-1649) (b.1600 - d.1649)
+Erskine, Margaret (Lady)
= Stewart, James (1st Earl of Moray) (b.1531? - m.1570)
Joan (of Acre)
Born: circa 1271 Died: 10 May 1307
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Joan (of Acre) (b.1271? - d.1307)
Joan (of England, Queen of Scotland)
Born: 1210 Died: 1238
Timeline
At the age of four, Joan of England was taken to the court of Hugh of Lusignan as a future bride for this son.
At York Minster, king John's daughter Joan married Alexander II, the king of the Scots. Joan was only eleven years old at the time of the wedding.
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Joan (of England, Queen of Scotland) (b.1210 - d.1238)
+Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249) (b.1198 - d.1249)
Joan (of the Tower)
Born: 1321 Died: 7 September 1362
Timeline
Part of the Treaty of Northampton was the betrothal of David Bruce, the son of Robert King of the Scots, to King Edward's sister Joan. The two were married in the same year.
The young King of Scotland, David II, along with his young wife Joan of England, fled to France and the court of the French King Philippe VI. They landed at Boulogne.
After the fall of Edinburgh Castle and the liberation of the northern areas of Scotland it was safe for the Scottish King to return from exile in France.
The consort of King David II of Scotland died.
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Joan (of the Tower) (b.1321 - d.1362)
+David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371) (b.1324 - d.1371)
Joanna (of Castile, The Mad)
Timeline
When Isabella of Castile died many of her children were also dead. The rule of Castile passed to Joanna her eldest surviving daughter. But Joanna's mental state was in question and Isabella had stated in her will that Ferdinand her husband would act a regent if Joanna was unable to rule.
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Joanna (of Castile, The Mad)
John (I, King of France 1316)
Born: 15 November 1316 Died: 20 November 1316
Timeline
Philippe, the brother of the previous King of France, became regent and then King of France.
As soon as he was born John became the King of France. His father, Louis X, had died several months before his birth.
Only five days after his birth the King of France died. John's uncle Philippe, who had been acting as regent, became King of France.
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John (I, King of France 1316) (b.1316 - d.1316)
John (I, of Portugal)
Timeline
With the defeat of the Castilians by John of Aviz, the king of Portugal, John of Gaunt saw his chance of taking the Castilian throne by right of his wife. He asked King Richard for a loan to be repaid once he had the throne. Richard was pleased to pay the loan and get rid of Gaunt, as Gaunt was criticising Richard's handling of finances and his choice of advisors.
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John (I, of Portugal)
+Philippa, (daughter of John of Gaunt)
John (of Gloucester, Master)
Died: 1260
John (of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford)
Born: 1389 Died: 1435
Timeline
An English fleet commanded by John Duke of Bedford attacked and defeated the French blockading the mouth of the Seine who were preventing supplies reaching the English held town of Harfleur. Bedford was the king's brother.
Henry VI became king of England upon the death of his father. Henry was less than one year old when his father died and so England was governed by a number of protectors. These included Henry V's brothers, John Duke of Bedford and Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, along with Henry Beaufort the bishop of Winchester.
Although Henry was still too young to reign he was crowned as Henry VI, King of England in response to the Duke of Bedford's concerns over the events in France. Henry was crowned at Westminster Abbey.
John, Duke of Bedford, died in Rouen. Henry was still too young to rule and Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, took over as regent until Henry was old enough to rule England unaided. Gloucester was not popular and was the cause of unrest with Parliament.
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John (of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford) (b.1389 - d.1435)
+Jacquetta (of Luxembourg) (b.1415? - d.1472)
John (XXII, Pope)
Died: 1334
Julius (II, Pope 1503-1513)
Timeline
Pope Julius II gave permission for the marriage between Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII. The legality of the marriage was in question because Catherine had been married to Henry's elder brother Arthur.
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