James II was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460. The eldest surviving son of James I of Scotland, he succeeded to the Scottish throne at the age of six, following the assassination of his father. Wikipedia
Born: October 16, 1430, Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Died: August 3, 1460 (age 29 years), Roxburgh Castle, United Kingdom
Children: James III, Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany, Margaret Stewart, and more
Grandchildren: James IV of Scotland, James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran, John Stewart, Duke of Albany, and more
Parents: James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scots
Great grandchildren: James V of Scotland, James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault, Janet Stewart, Lady Fleming, and more
Spouse: Mary of Guelders (m. 1449)
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