James V of Scotland_
Linlithgow Palace
"Born — Died "
Born
Linlithgow Palace
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Linlithgow Palace
Nationality
Languages
English, Scots
Spouses
Madeleine of Valois (1537-1537), Mary of Lorraine (1538-1542)
Children
11 children: Adam Stewart, Arthur Stewart, Duke of Albany, James Stewart, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, James, Duke of Rothesay, Jean Stewart
Parents
James IV of Scotland, Margaret Tudor
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier B -- 43,168 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Aries
AWARDS (2)
B
Knight of the Garter
WON
B
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
WON
Biography
James V was King of Scotland from 9 September 1513 until his death in 1542. He was crowned on 21 September 1513 at the age of seventeen months. James was the son of King James IV and Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England. During his childhood Scotland was governed by regents, firstly by his mother until she remarried, and then by his first cousin once removed, John Stewart, Duke of Albany. James's personal rule began in 1528 when he finally escaped the custody of his stepfather, Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus. His first action was to exile Angus and confiscate the lands of the Douglases.
Connections (23)
Parent of
Mary, Queen of Scots
Parent of
James Stewart
Sibling of
Alexander Stewart
Sibling of
Margaret Douglas
Sibling of
Janet Stewart
Sibling of
Arthur Stewart, Duke of Rothesay
Sibling of
James, Duke of Rothesay
Sibling of
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross
Sibling of
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
Sibling of
Margaret Stewart
Spouse of
Mary of Lorraine
Spouse of
Madeleine of Valois
Child of
James IV of Scotland
Child of
Margaret Tudor
Parent of
Margaret Stewart
Parent of
Arthur Stewart, Duke of Albany
Parent of
John Stewart
Parent of
Robert Stewart
Parent of
Adam Stewart
Parent of
Jean Stewart
Parent of
James, Duke of Rothesay
Parent of
Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney
Parent of
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
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Frequently Asked Questions
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