James IV of Scotland declares war against England

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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The French and the Scots had a longstanding 'Auld Alliance' against their common enemy. With the departure of the English army, headed by their king Henry VIII, to France, James IV of Scotland seized his opportunity to declare war on England.

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