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James II of Scotland Send to Google Classroom: James II of Scotland ruled as king from 1437 to 1460 CE. Succeeding his murdered father James I of Scotland (r. 1406-1437 CE), James inherited the throne as a child. The first part of his reign witnessed intense rivalries between rival barons, which sent Scotland into a civil war. The young king was nicknamed fiery face because of a prominent birthmark on his face. From 1449 CE, James reached maturity and began to take control of his kingdom, and ...