King James V of Scotland

James_V_and_Mary_of_Guise

James’ rule was to be dominated in foreign policy by shifting alliances between Scotland and France, England, the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy. At home, his kingdom was fractured.

The minority of King James V, 1513-1528

Portrait of James V, c. 1536, by Corneille de Lyon.

The thesis is a detailed study of Scottish central government institutions, personnel and policies during the long and politically complex minority of James V 1513-1528.

Marie of Guise, Queen of Scotland

Mary of Guise

Marie of Guise was born on November 20, 1515 in the castle of Bar-le-Duc in northeast France.

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