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James III of Scotland

King of Scotland from 1460 to 1488 (1451-1488) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 36

James III 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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James III's reign began with a minority that lasted almost a decade, during which Scotland was governed by a series of regents and factions who struggled for possession of the young king before his personal rule began in 1469.

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1451 to 1488 · aged 36