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Notes for James II STEWART King of Scotland | |||||||||||||||
Painting of James II is in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Key events: 1437 James I murdred by Sir Robert Graham 1440 The "Black Dinner" 1445 Joan Beaufort died 1449 July 2nd, Livingston was executed 1449 July 3rd, married Mary of Gueldres 1450 Earl of Douglas sent to Rome 1451 University of Glasgow founded 1452 February 22nd, Black Douglas killed by the King 1455 May 22nd, Battle of Albans - War of Roses begins 1455 Douglas estates forfeited 1460 August 3rd, Died during the siege of Castle Roxburgh James was born on October 16, 1430 at Holyrood. After his father was murdered at Perth, James became James II. He was reported to have a birth mark covering much of his face. The mark would flare with the King's temper, thus the term Fiery Face. During a dinner hosted by the Earl of Crichton, a black boar's head was brought in on a platter signifying death. Two young guests of the King, the Earl and Earl presumptive of Douglas were then quickly slain in front of the kings. This is known as the "Black Dinner." Illegitimate: James, of Sticks & Ballechin | |||||||||||||||
Last Modified 19 Mar 2001 | Created 7 Dec 2002 by P. J. Wigington Mahan |