THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
James V of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1513 to 1542
James V of Scotland was born on April 20, 1512 in Linlithgow Palace and died on December 24, 1542, aged 30.
April 20, 1512
James V of Scotland died aged 30.
Died: December 24, 1542
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Linlithgow Palace
- Professions
- aristocrat, poet
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Scotland
More about James V of Scotland
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
Family
- Sibling
- Margaret Douglas
- Spouse
- Mary of Lorraine
- Spouse
- Madeleine of Valois
- Child
- Mary, Queen of Scots
- Sibling
- Janet Stewart
- Child
- James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
- Mother
- Margaret Tudor
- Sibling
- Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross
- Father
- James IV of Scotland
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Questions people ask
How old was James V of Scotland when they died?
James V of Scotland died aged 30.
When is James V of Scotland’s birthday?
James V of Scotland’s recorded birthday is April 20.
Where was James V of Scotland born?
James V of Scotland was born in Linlithgow Palace.
When did James V of Scotland die?
James V of Scotland died on December 24, 1542.