James II (16 October 1430 - 3 August 1460) was King of Scotland from 1437 through 1460. He was born at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. He inherited the Scottish throne after the assassination of his father James I on February 21st 1437, only aged 6 and was crowned king of Scotland on March 25th 1437 at Holyrood Palace where he was born.
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![]() James II's portrait aged 10, produced c. 1440. |
| Reign | February 21st 1437 - August 3rd 1460 |
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| Coronation | March 25th 1437, Holyrood Abbey |
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| Predecessor | James I of Scotland |
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| Successor | James III of Scotland |
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| Born | 16 October 1430
Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| Died | 3 August 1460
Roxburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| Burial | Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| House | Stewart |
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