James V

About James V

Birth Day: April 10, 1512
Birth Place: Scotland
Died On: Dec 14, 1542 (age 30)
Birth Sign: Aries

James V Net Worth

James V was born on April 10, 1512 in Scotland. During the early-to-mid sixteenth century, James V served as King of Scotland. He was the father of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was born less than a week before his death and ascended to the Scottish throne only days after her birth. 
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About

During the early-to-mid sixteenth century, James V served as King of Scotland. He was the father of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was born less than a week before his death and ascended to the Scottish throne only days after her birth. 

Before Fame

He was crowned King of Scotland when he was less than one year old.

Trivia

A music enthusiast, he played the lute and employed a band of Musicians at his court. Also interesting is the fact that he enjoyed dressing as a commoner during his travels.

Family Life

Born at Linlithgow Palace, he was the son of Henry VII's daughter, Margaret Tudor, and Scottish King James IV. James V's first marriage, to Madeleine de Valois, ended with his young bride's death of tuberculosis; his second marriage, to Mary of Guise, produced Mary, Queen of Scots.

Associated With

James V is a character in Sir Walter Scott's influential narrative poem The Lady of the Lake.