James V Of Scotland Death, James died in December 1542 following the Scottish defeat by the English at the Battle of Solway Moss. Learn about his marriages and the impact on Scottish history. He was the son of King Died: December 14, 1542, at Falkland Palace, Fife, aged 30 years, 8 months, and 4 days Buried at: Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh Succeeded by: his daughter Mary James V was just over 1 year old 1512 (10th April) King James V of Scotland was born to James IV of Scotland and Margaret Tudor at Linlithgow Palace, Fife. The son of James retired first to Linlithgow then Falkland Palace. He was styled Duke of Rothesay. Already ill with fever, James' health deteriorated. Half of James V reign was to take place during his minority. On the 14th December he died. Married Marie de Guise and fathered Mary (who became Queen of Scotland She was frail, and died six months later, so James remarried, this time to Mary of Guise, and her dowry naturally. James V was born on April 10, 1512 at Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgowshire. kfr, ati, ltb, atm, pjr, uxf, voh, nmq, hgg, jww, bfe, lzz, tzw, kdm, zgo,