Stewart, James II, King of Scotland

Birth Name Stewart, James II, King of Scotland
Gender male
Age at Death 29 years, 9 months, 18 days

Narrative

James succeeded at the age of 6 following the murder of his father, James I. A large birthmark bequeathed the nickname 'Fiery Face'. His coronation at Kelso Abbey was the first not performed at Scone Palace. By giving authority to men of his own choice, and travelling energetically, Jaames II strengthened a monarchy weakened by powerful nobles. In particular, he murdered the 8th, and killed the 9th. Earl of Douglas (1452-5). He married Mary of Guelders (died 1463), daughter of Arnold, Duke of Guelders (a Rhine principality) on the 3 July 1449. They had four sons and two daughters. James died in a gun accident - the gun exploded whilst the King stood nearby, near Roxburgh Castle (held by the English) during siege.
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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1430-10-16 Edinburgh, Scotland Holyrood Palace  
Death 1460-08-03 Roxburgh Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland    
Burial   Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Stewart, James I, King of Scotland1394-07-251437-02-21
Mother Beaufort, Lady Joan1445-07-15
    Sister     Stewart, Annabella after 1428
    Sister     Stewart, Joan about 1428 after 1486-10-16
         Stewart, James II, King of Scotland 1430-10-16 1460-08-03

Families

Family of Stewart, James II, King of Scotland and van Egmont-Gelre, Marie
Married Wife van Egmont-Gelre, Marie ( * 1433 + 1463-11-16 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1449-07-03 Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Stewart, Margaretbetween 1449 and 1463
Stewart, James III, King of Scotland1452-07-101488-06-11