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1473 – 1513James IV of Scotland (1473-1513)Died 9 September 1513, aged 40James IV ruled Scotland from 1488 and fostered a cultural renaissance at his court while pursuing an alliance with France against England. He was killed leading his army at the Battle of Flodden, becoming the last monarch from the British Isles to die in battle. His death left the crown to his infant son, James V.
1513Battle of FloddenEnglish forces crush a Scottish invasion, killing King James IVAn English army under the Earl of Surrey defeated an invading Scottish force at Flodden in Northumberland. King James IV of Scotland was killed along with much of the Scottish nobility, making it the last battle in which a British monarch died in combat. The defeat devastated Scotland's military and left the infant James V on the throne.