James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to control Scotland through controlling the young king. His reign would be ...

was the enduring question of the legitimacy of his right to be king. James's grandfather, Robert II, had married twice and had numerous children. The children from the first relationship (from ...

Scotland's History Articles James II, King of Scots 1437 – 1460 James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to control ...

was the enduring question of the legitimacy of his right to be king. James's grandfather, Robert II, had married twice and had numerous children. The children from the first relationship (from ...