James I of Scotland
Appearance
King James I of Scotland | |
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King of Scots | |
King Of Scots | |
Reign | 4 May 1406 – 21 February 1437 |
Coronation | 21 May 1424 |
Predecessor | Robert III |
Successor | James II |
Born | 25 July 1394 Edinburgh Castle |
Died | February 21, 1437 Perth | (aged 42)
Burial | |
Spouse | Joan Beaufort |
House | Stewart |
Father | Robert III |
Mother | Annabella Drummond |
James I (December 10, 1394 – February 21, 1437) was King of Scots from April 4, 1406, and ruled as King of Scots from May 1424 until February 21, 1437.
Reign
[change | change source]He made many economic and legal changes. For instance, he tried to change the Parliament of Scotland to suit English lines. Many of his actions were useful, but they also upset many people. Therefore during the later years of his reign his ability was questioned, but when the king threw a party on February 21, 1437, he was assassinated by a group of Scots led by Sir Robert Graham. He attempted to escape his attackers through a sewer but could not because the sewer was blocked. A wave of executions followed, including the king's uncle, Sir Walter Sterwart and Sir Robert Steward.
References
[change | change source]- E W M Balfour-Melville, James I King of Scots, London 1936