What is the relationship of King James VI to King James IV?

Answer 1

Answer King James IV of Scotland was born on 17th March 1473 and inherited the Scottish Throne when his father, King James III died on 11th June 1488. He was succeeded by his son King James V, who was born on 10th April 1512. The succession took place on 9th September 1513 when James IV died. James V was in turn succeeded by his daughter, Queen Mary I, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was born in December 1542 and became Queen when she was only six days old - James V died on 14th December 1542. Her son, James became King of Scotland, as James VI, when his mother was forced to abdicate on 24th July 1567. James was born on 19th June 1566 and so was just over one year old when he became King of Scotland. When Queen Elizabeth I of England died on 24th March 1603, James VI also inherited the throne of England as King James I. He reigned until his own death on 27th March 1625. Therefore, King James VI was the great grandson of King James IV.