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James Stewart lV King of Scotland 1473–1513

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have James Scotland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1473 · Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 09 Sep 1513 · Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England
Spouse Margaret Queen Consort Of Scotland Tudor
Children Alexander Stewart Lord Elphinstone I, Arthur Rothesay, Catherine Stewart Countess Of Motorn, Elizabeth Isabel Stewart, James Duke Of Rothesay Stewart, James Stewart Prince Of Scotland 1St Earl Of Moray James Iv Illegitimate, Janet V, Jean Stewart, John Athol, John Lennox, King James V Stewart Koning Van Scotland, Lady Margaret Stewart Princess Jane, Unamed Stewart Daughter Number 2

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Biography

James Stewart lV King of Scotland was born in 1473 in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. James Stewart lV King of Scotland married margaret queen consort of scotland tudor, and had children including alexander stewart lord elphinstone i, arthur stewart duke of rothesay, catherine stewart countess of motorn, elizabeth isabel stewart, james duke of rothesay stewart, james stewart prince of scotland 1st earl of moray james iv illegitimate, janet stewart illegitimate daug of james v, jean stewart, john stewart 3rd earl of athol, john stewart of darnley 3rd earl of lennox, king james v stewart koning van scotland, lady margaret stewart princess jane, unamed stewart daughter number 2. James Stewart lV King of Scotland passed away in 1513 in Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1473
Birth of James Stewart lV King of Scotland in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1513
Death of James Stewart lV King of Scotland in Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Scotland (1473–1513) was born in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Stewart lV King of Scotland PTP
1473–1513
Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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James Scotland's Descendants