James II of Scotland
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.
| James Stewart | |
|---|---|
| King of Scotland | |
| File:James II Portrait.jpg James II's portrait aged 10, produced c. 1440. | |
| Reign | February 21st 1437 - August 3rd 1460 |
| Coronation | March 25th 1437, Holyrood Abbey |
| Predecessor | James I of Scotland |
| Successor | James III of Scotland |
| Born | 16 October 1430 Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 3 August 1460 Roxburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Burial | Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| House | Stewart |
