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Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison (1768-1849), born Dolley Payne, was a prominent American First Lady, a function she held both during the presidency of her husband, James Madison, and for his predecessor, the widower Thomas Jefferson. Known for her elegance...

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James Watt Portrait Bust
A portrait bust of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819). Watt, with his partner Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), made significant developments to the design of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution. Sculpted by P...

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James IV of Scotland & Margaret Tudor
A 1591 manuscript illustration showing James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513) and Margaret Tudor (1489-1541). Seton Armorial.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh.

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Silver Coin of James V of Scotland
A silver groat of James V of Scotland (r. 1513-1542) showing a portrait of the king and the royal arms.
Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com

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James II of Scotland and Mary of Guelders
James II of Scotland (r. 1437-1460) and Mary of Guelders (d. 1463), whose marriage in 1449 strengthened the ties between Scotland and Flanders.

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Portrait of James III of Scotland
A 17th century CE portrait of James III of Scotland (r. 1460-1488 CE). (National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh)

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James V of Scotland
A c. 1536 CE portrait of James V of Scotland (r. 1513-1542 CE) by Corneille de Lyon. (Private collection)

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James I of Scotland & Queen Joan
A 16th century CE manuscript illustration showing James I of Scotland (r. 1406-1437 CE) and Queen Joan Beaufort. From the Froman Armorial. (National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh).

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James V of Scotland & Mary of Guise
A painting showing James V of Scotland (r. 1513-1542) and his second wife Mary of Guise (1515-1560).
Falkland Palace, Fife, Scotland.

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James II of Scotland
A 17th century CE portrait of James II of Scotland (r. 1437-1460 CE). (Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh)