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 marr...https://www.worldhistory.org/James_IV_of_Scotland/ #JamesIIIofScotland #JamesIVofScotland #JamesVofScotland

James III of Scotland reigned as king from 1460 to 1488. He succeeded his father James II of Scotland (r. 1437-1460) at the age of eight, which led to some nobles taking advantage of the king's minority and even abducting him. James was also challenged by his two brothers and again by his eldest son during a thoroughly unpopular reign which saw high taxes and systematic marginalisation of the n...https://www.worldhistory.org/James_III_of_Scotland/ #JamesIIofScotland #JamesIIIofScotland #JamesIVofScotland