Death of James V of Scotland

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1. 1542Falkland Palace · FifeWhen news of the defeat at Solway Moss reached Falkland Palace, James V broke down in body and spirit. Traditional accounts hold that in his illness he murmured that it had begun with a lass and would end with a lass, hinting at his foreboding that a young daughter would succeed him.
2. 1542Falkland Palace · FifeJames V died at Falkland Palace on December 14, 1542. His daughter Mary Stuart immediately succeeded as Queen of Scotland. The resulting power vacuum sparked a struggle over the regency, with both England and France seeking to influence the politics of Scotland's child ruler.