James IV of Scotland
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- proper noun
- The defeat and death of James IV of Scotland at Flodden marked a turning point in Scottish history.
Examples
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By marrying Margaret Tudor, James IV of Scotland helped pave the way for the later union of the Scottish and English crowns.
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King James IV of Scotland ruled from 1488 to 1513.
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James IV of Scotland was a key Renaissance ruler who encouraged education and the arts.
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Did James IV of Scotland marry Margaret Tudor?
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James IV of Scotland ruled as a significant monarch during the Renaissance, fostering cultural advancements in his kingdom.
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The marriage of James IV of Scotland to Margaret Tudor strengthened the alliance between Scotland and England.
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Historians note that the battle where James IV of Scotland died was a pivotal moment in the history of Scotland.
Synonyms
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King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513 who married Margaret Tudor and died at Flodden
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'James' is a personal name, 'IV' denotes the fourth (ordinal), and 'of Scotland' indicates association, so a learner can infer it refers to the fourth James connected with Scotland. This regnal/ordinal naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can derive the referent (a historical person/monarch) without prior exposure.
Etymology
James IV of Scotland was a king who married the English princess Margaret Tudor, creating a family 'bridge' between the Scottish and English crowns. He died at the Battle of Flodden, a defeat that became a 'turning point' in Scottish history, so he is remembered for both the marriage that linked the crowns and his death at Flodden.