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James IV was born on 17 March 1473. He died on 9 September 1513 during the [[Battle of Flodden]]. He became King of Scotland in the year 1488 and at that time he was only 15 years old. His father was [[James III]], who was killed in the [[Battle of Sauchieburn]] in 1488, succeeded by his son. | James IV was born on 17 March 1473. He died on 9 September 1513 during the [[Battle of Flodden]]. He became King of Scotland in the year 1488 and at that time he was only 15 years old. His father was [[James III]], who was killed in the [[Battle of Sauchieburn]] in 1488, succeeded by his son. | ||
James IV is said to have been a popular ruler [sources??]. He | James IV is said to have been a popular ruler [sources??]. He brought Scotland under royal control and improved the position of Scotland in Europe. James IV was a very educated young man and spoke various languages besides his mothertongue such as German and French. | ||
Because he wanted to make education accessible he supported the foundation of The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, St Leonard´s College, St Andrews and King´s College in Aberdeen. | Because he wanted to make education accessible he supported the foundation of The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, St Leonard´s College, St Andrews and King´s College in Aberdeen. | ||
Revision as of 09:39, 7 July 2022
1473-1523. King of Scotland.
James IV was born on 17 March 1473. He died on 9 September 1513 during the Battle of Flodden. He became King of Scotland in the year 1488 and at that time he was only 15 years old. His father was James III, who was killed in the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488, succeeded by his son.
James IV is said to have been a popular ruler [sources??]. He brought Scotland under royal control and improved the position of Scotland in Europe. James IV was a very educated young man and spoke various languages besides his mothertongue such as German and French. Because he wanted to make education accessible he supported the foundation of The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, St Leonard´s College, St Andrews and King´s College in Aberdeen.
But during his reign there were also many wars with England and in 1495 James IV prepared for an invasion of England as he supported Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the throne of England. In the end, in 1497 a seven-year peace was negotiated.
In 1503, James IV married Margaret Tudor, the daughter of Henry VII. This political marriage stabilized the relationship between England and Scotland. James had one son together with Margaret, James V.
The relationship between Scotland and England was again weakened as Henry VIII acceeded to the throne. Therefore, James IV allied with France in 1512. When Henry VIII invaded France in 1513, James took the chance and invaded England. He captured four castles in the North of England. This lead to the Battle of Flodden, where the Scottish army was defeated by the English. The battle took place near Branxton on 9 September 1513. James IV was killed during this battle.
Sources
“James IV.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-IV-king-of-Scotland.
Goodey, Emma. “James IV (R.1488-1513).” The Royal Family, 24 Feb. 2016, https://www.royal.uk/james-iv-r1488-1513.