Death of James II of Scotland at Roxburgh Castle
- When
- 1460
- Where
- Roxburgh Castle
- Episodes
- 1
On 3 August 1460, King James II of Scotland died at Roxburgh Castle when a cannon burst while he supervised the bombardment of the English-held fortress. The castle subsequently fell to Scottish forces, leading to the accession of his young son, James III.
Episodes
Background and detail
The King's Death. While supervising the siege of Roxburgh Castle, James II was killed on 3 August 1460. Accounts describe the death as resulting from an exploding bombard or metal fragments from a bursting cannon. The incident occurred during active bombardment of the English-held fortress, ending the king's life unexpectedly.
People involved
- James II of Scotland · King of Scots, killed by cannon explosion
- James III of Scotland · Successor, child king
Sources
- James II of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-10
- Roxburgh Castle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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