James V of Scotland
Also known as James Stewart, James V, Goodman of Ballengeich, James V, King of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1513 to 1542
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James V was the King of Scotland from 1513 until his death in 1542, a period that saw significant political and religious developments in the kingdom. His reign matters historically because it was marked by Scotland's complex relationships with England and the Catholic Church during a turbulent time in British and European history.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1512
- Died
- 1542
- Works
- 11
Top works
- Christ's-kirk on the green, in three cantos ...
- The history of Scotland, from the year 1423 until the year 1542. Containing the lives and reigns of James the I. the II. the III. the IV. the V. With several memorials of state, during the reigns of James VI and Charles I ...
- Two ancient Scottish poems ...
- An Epistle to the Reader. The end of this Print is to present to thy view a most wise and pious Speech, spoken to King James the Fifth of Scotland, by a Coun- cellor of his; the which having occasioned what is premised to it, I thought fit to let them come hand in hand to thee; If any be offended at Toleration, I assure thee I am as much offended at an imposing Spirit. Whosoever abuseth Liberty, turning it into licentiousness, shall bear his own shame, as he that sins because Grace abounds
- A Speech Touching Toleration In Matters of Religion. Delivered a hundred years since by a Privy Councellor to King James the 5th. of Scotland. (ornament)
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Works in European collections
1 object attributed to James V of Scotland, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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James V (10 April 1512 – 14 December 1542) was King of Scotland from 9 September 1513 until his death in 1542. He was crowned on 21 September 1513 at the age of seventeen months. James was the son of King James IV and Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England. During his childhood, Scotland was governed by regents, firstly by his mother until she remarried, and then by his first cousin once removed, John Stewart, Duke of Albany. James's personal rule began in 1528, when he finally escaped the custody of his stepfather, Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus. His first action was to exile Angus and confiscate the lands of the Douglases.
James greatly increased his income by tightening control over royal estates and from the profits of justice, customs and feudal rights. He founded the College of Justice in 1532 and also acted to end lawlessness and rebellion in the Borders and the Hebrides. The rivalry among France, England and the Holy Roman Empire lent James unwonted diplomatic weight and saw him secure two politically and financially advantageous French marriages, first to Madeleine of Valois and then to Mary of Guise. James also fathered at least nine illegitimate children by a series of mistresses.