Who was the last sole king of Scotland?
The last sole King of Scotland would be James V (10 April 1512 – 14 December 1542). James V was suspicious of the nobility but had much sympathy for his subjects. Sometimes he went about among the people incognito, which his daughter adopted but with less success. He was sometimes called the poor man’s king because he would travel the countryside disguised as a poor farmer. The people were grateful for his restoring peace to the land. He had ability and personal charm but he was fortunate. He had the unhesitating support of the Church. The Church, fearful that James would follow the example of his uncle, Henry, for Reformation, denied him nothing. His was fortunate in foreign affairs also. England and France were allied for a while because France needed English help and Henry needed French support for his divorce of Catherine of Aragon. Thus, because of Scotland’s alliance with France, James V was courted by both countries (for a time). He was succeeded by his infant daughter, Mary I o
