JAMES I

(1394-1437), King of Scotland; s. of Robert III.; captured by English when on his way to France, 1406; succ. while captive in England, 1406; released, 1423; crowned, 1424; made Parliament efficient representative body; curbed power of nobiles; warred against England, 1436; murdered at Perth,1437; reputed author of King’s Quair and Good Counsel.