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In which battle was James III killed?

  • Battle of Sauchieburn

  • Battle of Roxburgh

  • Battle of Culloden

  • Battle of Bannockburn

Answer

The Battle of Sauchieburn, fought on June 11, 1488, holds the key to the untimely fate of King James III of Scotland. This pivotal clash saw James III face rebellion from his nobles, led by his son, James IV. The battle itself unfolded near Stirling, Scotland, and culminated in the death of James III at the hands of an unknown assailant.
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