King James II (of Scotland)1

M, #10249, b. 16 October 1430, d. 3 August 1460
Father*King James I (of Scotland)1 b. Dec 1394, d. 21 Feb 1436/37
Mother*Joan Beaufort1 b. ~ 1406, d. 15 Jul 1445
Relationship3rd cousin 16 times removed of Robert Michael Damon
Reference8J5G-ZS

Names and TItles

Titled: King of Scotland (James II) from 1437 to 1460.1
King James II (of Scotland) was born on 16 October 1430 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.2 He was the son of King James I (of Scotland) and Joan Beaufort.1 King James II (of Scotland) married Princess Maria (Mary) (of Guelders), daughter of Duke Arnold (of Guelders) and Princess Katharina (of Kleve), on 3 July 1449 in Holyrood, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2,1 King James II (of Scotland) died on 3 August 1460 at Roxburgh Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, at age 29.2 He was buried in 1460 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2
He became King of Scotland in 1437 replacing King James I (of Scotland).1 James II's father King James I (of Scotland) died on 21 February 1436/37 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.2 James II's mother Joan Beaufort died on 15 July 1445 at Dunbar Castle, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of King James III (of Scotland) on 10 July 1451.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of Mary (?) before 16 May 1452.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of Prince Alexander (of Scotland) in 1454.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of Prince David (of Scotland) about 1456.2 James II's son Prince David (of Scotland) died on 18 July 1457.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of John Stewart about 1458.2 King James II (of Scotland) became the father of Princess Margaret (Cecilia) (of Scotland) about 1459.2
King James II (of Scotland) was replaced as King of Scotland by King James III (of Scotland) in 1460.1

6 Children of King James II (of Scotland) and Princess Maria (Mary) (of Guelders), daughter of Duke Arnold (of Guelders) and Princess Katharina (of Kleve),

Children
ChartsEnglish Royalty
English Royalty (Indented)
Last Edited15 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. [S207] The Scottish Royal Dynasties 842-1625, online http:/www.royal.gov.uk/history/trees/scottish.pdf. Hereinafter cited as The Scottish Royal Dynasties.
  2. [S227] Samuel H. Sloan, ROYALFAM.GED (461 Peachstone Terrace, San Rafael CA: n.pub.). There are some wild errors in the data.