Birth of James V
Birth of James V, son of Queen Margaret
Role range: 1513-1542
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James V Biography and Timeline
Follow James V through 28 dated historical records for Scotland.
James V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
28Distinct records
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1512–1542Years on this page
1512
Regency
Placed under the Regency of Angus, Dunbar & the Archbishop of Glasgow for 3 months
Role range: 1513-1542
Succession
The Estates put James under the guardianship of selected Lords on a 3 month rota. Placed under the Regency of Angus, Dunbar & the Archbishop of Glasgow for 3 months
Role range: 1513-1542
1513
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland in Stirling, age 1
Role range: 1513-1542
1525
Royal Custody
James V becomes effectively controlled by the Red Douglases after Angus refuses to give up custody of him.
Role range: 1513-1542
Justice Ayres
James V is taken on justice ayres while Angus uses the king's authority to strengthen Douglas control.
Role range: 1513-1542
Minority Rule
James V rules in name while competing noble factions struggle to control royal policy and the king's person.
Role range: 1513-1542
Religious Reform
Parliament passes an act forbidding the import of Lutheran books into Scotland.
Role range: 1513-1542
1526
Coronation
Crowned for a 2nd time by the Earl of Angus
Role range: 1513-1542
1528
Arrest of James V
Escapes from Edinburgh Castle where he had been held captive by the Earl of Angus
Role range: 1513-1542
Arrest of James V
Escapes to Stirling where a small army of Anguss enemies gather around him
Role range: 1513-1542
Succession
At the age of 16 takes over direct rule after exiling the Earl of Angus
Role range: 1513-1542
1531
College
Given permission by the Pope to draw œ10,000 from the Church for a College of Justice
Role range: 1513-1542
1534
Peace Treaty
An Anglo-Scots Peace Treaty is signed
Role range: 1513-1542
1536
International Agreement at Paris
Visits France where Francis I offers Marie de Vendome as a bride. Attends a marriage service of the daughter of Vendome but finds her too unattractive. Asks to marry Francis Is daughter Madeleine, the French King agrees
Role range: 1513-1542
1537
Marriage
Marries Francis Is daughter Madeleine
Role range: 1513-1542
Death of James V
Death of Madeleine, Jamess wife is killed by the Scottish climate, age 16
Role range: 1513-1542
Death of James V
Death of Madeleine, Jamess wife is killed by the Scottish climate, age 16. The frail 16 year old dies in July after moving to Scotland from the Loire Valley
Role range: 1513-1542
Marriage
Francis I sends Mary of Guise to marry James V, she has a dowry of 150,000 livres
Role range: 1513-1542
1538
Marriage
Marries Mary of Guise, daughter of the Duke of Guise & Antoinette of Bourbon
Role range: 1513-1542
1540
Birth of a
Birth of a son James V & Mary, he dies within 2 yrs
Role range: 1513-1542
1541
Birth of Robert
Birth of Robert, Duke of Albany, son of Mary of Guise & James V
Role range: 1513-1542
College of Justice
The Scottish Parliament ratifies the College of Justice
Role range: 1513-1542
Death of James V
Death of both of the sons of James V & Mary of Guise
Role range: 1513-1542
1542
Battle of Solway Moss
Does not fight at Solway Moss. His army suffers a humiliating defeat while he remains away from the battlefield, already ill.
Role range: 1513-1542
Death of James V
Dies at Falkland Palace six days after the birth of his daughter Mary, leaving the Scottish crown to the infant queen.
Role range: 1513-1542
Final Illness of James V
Retires to Falkland Palace seriously ill after the Solway Moss crisis; his condition worsens while he awaits news of the royal birth.
Role range: 1513-1542
York Meeting Refused
Fails to attend an arranged meeting with Henry VIII at York, worsening Anglo-Scottish relations before war later in 1542.
Role range: 1513-1542
Records, sources and methodology
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