James IV of Scotland ruled as king from 1488 to 1513. He succeeded his father James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488) and became one of the most popular of the Stuart kings. James sought to apply justice in every corner of his realm, he created Scotland's first navy, and he promoted such innovations as the printing press. The royal houses of England and Scotland were joined in 1503 when James married Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England (r. 1485-1509). James IV was killed along with the flower of Scotland's nobility when he lost the Battle of Flodden against the English in September 1513. He was succeeded by his son James V of Scotland (r. 1513-1542) and so the royal Stuart line continued.
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17 Mar 1473James IV of Scotland is born.
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1488 - 1513Reign of James IV of Scotland.
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26 Jun 1488James IV of Scotland is crowned at Scone Abbey.
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1491James IV of Scotland bans football and golf so that people concentrate on archery.
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1495James IV of Scotland creates the first department of medicine in a British university at Aberdeen.
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1495 - 1497James IV of Scotland hosts the pretender to the English throne, Perkin Warbeck.
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c. 1500James IV of Scotland adds a Great Hall, new kitchens and the Royal Chapel to Stirling Castle.
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1502James IV of Scotland begins to build the country's first navy.
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8 Aug 1503James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England.
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1507The printing press is introduced to Scotland.
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c. 1510James IV of Scotland adds a new Great Hall to Edinburgh Castle.
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9 Sep 1513Henry VIII of England sends an army to Scotland and wins a victory at Flodden where James IV of Scotland is killed.
