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What is significant about James IV's death?

  • He was the last British monarch to be killed in battle

  • He died of an unknown disease

  • He was assassinated by a rival

  • He abdicated the throne

Answer

James IV was the last British monarch to be killed in battle. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, and died a few days later. His death was a major blow to the Scottish monarchy, and it led to a period of instability and uncertainty.
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