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Was James III Scotland's first Renaissance monarch?

  • Yes, but it's sometimes exaggerated

  • No, he was the last

  • No, he was in the middle

  • Yes, and his influence is widely recognized

Answer

James III, also known as James Stewart, ascended the Scottish throne in 1460 and is indeed regarded as Scotland's first Renaissance monarch. While his reign marked the introduction of Renaissance ideas and influences in the country, it is important to note that the extent of his impact and achievements in promoting the Renaissance in Scotland has been a subject of debate among historians.
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