James II of Scotland

King of Scotland from 1437 to 1460
Person human Q272864
James II of Scotland
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James II of Scotland

Summary

James II of Scotland is a human[1]. Born in Holyrood Abbey[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1430[3]. He died in Roxburgh[4]. He died on August 3, 1460[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • James II of Scotland's place of birth was Holyrood Abbey[2].
  • James II of Scotland died in Roxburgh[4].
  • James II of Scotland was born on October 16, 1430[3].
  • James II of Scotland died on August 3, 1460[5].
  • James II of Scotland is buried at Holyrood Abbey[8].
  • James II of Scotland's father was James I of Scotland[9].
  • James II of Scotland's mother was Joan Beaufort[10].
  • Among James II of Scotland's spouses was Mary of Guelders[11].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was James III of Scotland[12].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was Mary Stewart[13].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was Alexander Stewart[14].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was David Stewart, Earl of Moray[15].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was John Stewart, Earl of Mar[16].
  • A child of James II of Scotland was Margaret Stewart[17].
  • James II of Scotland held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[18].
  • James II of Scotland's professions included politician[6].
  • James II of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[19].
  • James II of Scotland's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[20].
  • James II of Scotland's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • James II of Scotland's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • James II of Scotland is recorded as male[23].
  • James II of Scotland's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James II of Scotland's family is recorded as House of Stuart[25].
  • James II of Scotland's noble title is recorded as monarch of Scotland[26].
  • James II of Scotland's noble title is recorded as Duke of Rothesay[27].

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Origins and Family

James II of Scotland was born in Holyrood Abbey[2]. He was born on October 16, 1430[3]. His father was James I of Scotland[9]. His mother was Joan Beaufort[10].

Education

James II of Scotland was educated at University of St Andrews[20].

Career and Affiliations

James II of Scotland's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of monarch of Scotland[19].

Personal Life

James II of Scotland was married to Mary of Guelders[11]. Children include James III of Scotland[12], a politician[28], 1451–1488[29], of Kingdom of Scotland[30], awarded the Golden Rose[31]; Mary Stewart[13], an aristocrat[32], 1451–1488[33], of Kingdom of Scotland[34]; Alexander Stewart[14], a condottiero[35], 1454–1485[36], of Kingdom of Scotland[37]; David Stewart, Earl of Moray[15], of Kingdom of Scotland[38]; John Stewart, Earl of Mar[16], 1457–1479[39], of Kingdom of Scotland[40]; and Margaret Stewart[17], an aristocrat[41], b. 1455[42], of Kingdom of Scotland[43]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[21], a Christian denomination[44], in Vatican City[45], founded in 0001[46], headquartered in Vatican City[47] and Catholicism[22], a Christian denominational family[48], founded in 1054[49].

Death and Burial

James II of Scotland died on August 3, 1460[5]. He died in Roxburgh[4]. Burial took place at Holyrood Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

James II of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was James II of Scotland born?

James II of Scotland was born in Holyrood Abbey[2].

Where did James II of Scotland die?

James II of Scotland passed away in Roxburgh[4].

Who were James II of Scotland's parents?

James II of Scotland's father was James I of Scotland[9]. James II of Scotland's mother was Joan Beaufort[10].

Who was James II of Scotland married to?

James II of Scotland's spouses include Mary of Guelders[11].

What did James II of Scotland do for work?

James II of Scotland worked as politician[6].

Where did James II of Scotland go to school?

James II of Scotland was educated at University of St Andrews[20].

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  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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