Mary was born in Scotland in 1542. Her father, King James V of Scotland, died just a week before her birth. Therefore, Mary was next in line for the throne and became the Queen of Scotland when ...

James V, King of Scots 1513 – 1542 After the death of James IV at the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513 Scotland once again had an infant Stewart king on the throne.

In 1534, Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, declaring himself supreme head of the Church of England. He expected his nephew, James V of Scotland, to follow suit, but James did not.

After James’ death Mary ruled Scotland on behalf of her infant daughter, Mary Queen of Scots. Video: In Search of Scotland: Court and Kirk . Patrick Hamilton is executed James V dies, Mary ...

King Jimmy the Fifth of Scotland Infinites in Some Sprightly Adventures. Share full article. March 29, 1902. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

Scotland's History The Stewarts James V dies, ... James V dies, Mary becomes Queen – 1542. The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page.

Queen of Scotland from 1542-1567 and queen consort of France from 1559-1560, ... Mary's son James went on to succeed Elizabeth in 1603.

The Falkland Palace Royal Tennis Club in Fife is home to the world's oldest tennis court, which was built in 1539 under the order of King James V of Scotland, and still hosts 'real tennis' games today ...

During this early 16th century renaissance inventions like the printing press arrived in Scotland. James V was Scotland's first true renaissance ruler. Video: Scotland's History Top Ten.

He expected his nephew, James V of Scotland, to follow suit, but James did not. When Henry scheduled a meeting with James in northern England in 1542, James blew it off.