James I of Scotland
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| King James I of Scotland | ||
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| King of Scots | ||
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| Reign | April 4, 1406 – February 21, 1437 | |
| Coronation | May 2 or 21, 1424 | |
| Born | December 10 1394 Edinburgh Castle | |
| Died | February 21 1437 (aged 42) | |
| Perth | ||
| Buried | Perth Charterhouse | |
| Predecessor | Robert III | |
| Successor | James II | |
| Consort | Joan Beaufort | |
| Royal 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.
[change] Reign
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 couldn't because the sewer was blocked. A wave of executions followed, including the king's uncle, Sir Walter Sterwart and Sir Robert Steward.[needs proving]
[change] References
- E W M Balfour-Melville, James I King of Scots, London 1936
