James III of Scotland

King of Scotland from 1460 to 1488 (1451–1488)
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James III of Scotland
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James III of Scotland

Summary

James III of Scotland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stirling Castle[2]. He was born on July 10, 1451[3]. He died in Stirling[4]. He died on June 11, 1488[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • James III of Scotland was born in Stirling Castle[2].
  • James III of Scotland passed away in Stirling[4].
  • James III of Scotland was born on July 10, 1451[3].
  • James III of Scotland died on June 11, 1488[5].
  • James III of Scotland's father was James II of Scotland[8].
  • James III of Scotland's mother was Mary of Guelders[9].
  • James III of Scotland was married to Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[10].
  • A child of James III of Scotland was James IV of Scotland[11].
  • A child of James III of Scotland was James Stewart, Duke of Ross[12].
  • A child of James III of Scotland was John Stewart, Earl of Mar[13].
  • James III of Scotland held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[14].
  • James III of Scotland worked as a politician[6].
  • James III of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[15].
  • James III of Scotland received the Golden Rose[16].
  • James III of Scotland's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • James III of Scotland's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • James III of Scotland is recorded as male[19].
  • James III of Scotland's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James III of Scotland's family is recorded as House of Stuart[21].
  • James III of Scotland's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • James III of Scotland's Commons category is recorded as James III of Scotland[23].
  • James III of Scotland's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James III of Scotland's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[25].
  • James III of Scotland's depicted by is recorded as Trinity Altarpiece[26].
  • James III of Scotland's depicted by is recorded as James III, 1451 - 1488. Reigned 1460 - 1488[27].

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Origins and Family

James III of Scotland's place of birth was Stirling Castle[2]. He was born on July 10, 1451[3]. His father was James II of Scotland[8]. His mother was Mary of Guelders[9].

Career and Affiliations

James III of Scotland's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of monarch of Scotland[15].

Recognition

James III of Scotland received the Golden Rose[16].

Personal Life

James III of Scotland was married to Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[10]. Children include James IV of Scotland[11], a politician[28], 1473–1513[29], of Kingdom of Scotland[30], awarded the Golden Rose[31]; James Stewart, Duke of Ross[12], a judge[32], 1476–1504[33], of Kingdom of Scotland[34]; and John Stewart, Earl of Mar[13], 1479–1503[35], of Kingdom of Scotland[36]. Religious affiliations include Catholicism[17], a Christian denominational family[37], founded in 1054[38] and Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[39], in Vatican City[40], founded in 0001[41], headquartered in Vatican City[42].

Death and Burial

James III of Scotland died on June 11, 1488[5]. He passed away in Stirling[4].

Why It Matters

James III of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was James III of Scotland born?

James III of Scotland's place of birth was Stirling Castle[2].

Where did James III of Scotland die?

James III of Scotland passed away in Stirling[4].

Who were James III of Scotland's parents?

James III of Scotland's father was James II of Scotland[8]. James III of Scotland's mother was Mary of Guelders[9].

Who was James III of Scotland married to?

James III of Scotland's spouses include Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[10].

What did James III of Scotland do for work?

James III of Scotland worked as politician[6].

What awards did James III of Scotland receive?

Honors received include Golden Rose[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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