King james iii biography of rory

1. Biography of James III
2. Economic and Administrative Measures
3. Foreign Policy

Biography of James III

James III was the King of Scotland from 1460 to 1488.

He was born in 1451 as the son of James II of Scotland and Mary of Guelders. After the unexpected death of his father on August 3, 1460, a regency council was appointed to govern during James III's minority, headed by Bishop James Kennedy.

However, his mother, Queen Mary, also sought a dominant role in politics due to her extensive land holdings. This created two centers of power in the country – the "old lords" of the regency council and the "young lords" loyal to the queen.

The conflict between Bishop Kennedy and Mary of Guelders was particularly evident in their policies regarding the events in England during the Wars of the Roses.

In 1461, leaders of the House of Lancaster sought refuge in Scotland, including Margaret of Anjou, King Henry VI, and