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What did he do before his personal rule began in 1469?

  • Scotland was governed by regents and factions

  • He was a soldier

  • He was a scholar

  • He travelled the world

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Scotland was governed by regents and factions before James III's personal rule commenced in 1469. During his minority, various noble families and clans vied for power, leading to a period of instability and infighting. This complex political landscape shaped James III's early reign and influenced his subsequent policies and actions as he sought to consolidate his authority and establish a more centralized monarchy.
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