Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1540 in Scotland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Scotland in 1540.

Historical records for Scotland in 1540

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May

Birth of James Stewart

Mary of Guise · St Andrews · House / House of Stewart

Mary gives birth to James Duke of Rothesay son of James V

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of a

James V · House / House of Stewart

Birth of a son James V & Mary, he dies within 2 yrs

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