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James IV

James IV

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King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513 who married Margaret Tudor and died at Flodden
  • proper noun
: Jacobo IV
  • King James IV ruled Scotland from 1488 until his death.

Examples

  • James IV was known for his efforts to modernize Scotland during his reign.

  • The death of James IV at Flodden marked a significant turning point in Scottish history.

  • James IV strengthened Scotland's ties with Europe through his marriage to Margaret Tudor.

  • James IV was known for his marriage to Margaret Tudor.

  • James IV, King of Scotland, formed a political alliance with England by marrying Margaret Tudor.

  • James IV was a pivotal figure in Scottish history due to his reign from 1488 to 1513.

  • The reign of James IV is often associated with significant cultural and political changes in Scotland.

Synonyms

James IV of Scotland
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King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513 who married Margaret Tudor and died at the Battle of Flodden

notes death at the battle without stressing the defeat

Surface Forms

James IV main

Morphology

James + IV

The form 'James IV' is directly compositional: the proper name 'James' combined with the numeral 'IV' yields 'James the Fourth', indicating a regnal/ordinal identifier. This naming convention for monarchs (name + number) is cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

James IV was 'King of Scotland' from 1488 to 1513 who married the English princess Margaret Tudor, which helped connect Scotland with England and the rest of Europe. He worked to bring new ideas and skills to his country and is remembered for his death at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, a sudden defeat that led to a big change in Scottish history, so his name often stands for that important moment.