1488 June 11th, Battle of Sauchieburn
1489 November 28th, Margaret Tudor born to Henry VII of England
1493 Forfeiture of the Lord of the Isles
1494 Royal Sceptre gived by Pope Alexander VI
1498 King received homage of many of the island chiefs
1496 Education Act requiring all 1st born to attend school
1503 August 8th, Married Margaret Tudor
1507 Sword of State gived by Pope Julius II
1509 Henry VIII became King of England
1512 Auld Alliance renewed
1512 April 10th, James born
1513 Henry VIII attacked France
1513 September 9th, Battle of Flodden, King died

Additional Pages of interest
Flodden Field
Sir Andrew Wood

James IV defeated his father, James III at Sauchieburn and crowned king at the age of 15. He was the only Stuart King of the 15th century to not need a regent. However, James IV later learned he had been tricked into going into battle against his father. In order to repent, James IV wore a large iron belt around his waist.

He married Margaret Tudor in 1503, daughter to Henry VII of England.

In response to Henry VIII's attack on France, James IV attacked northern England where he would die during the battle of Flodden.

James was survived by his wife, Margaret and son James V.