James V

James V of Scotland

Born April 10th 1512 in Linlithgow Palace, died December 14th 1542 in Falkland Palace, shortly after a devastating defeat against England in the Battle of Solway Moss. King of Scots from September 9th 1513 until he died. Was married twice. His first wife, Madeleine of Valois, died a few months after their wedding. Had three children with his second wife, Mary of Guise. Two sons died in their early childhood. Only surviving legitimate child, Mary Stuart, succeeded him at the age of six days.