James IV

British

noun

1473–1513, king of Scotland (1488–1513); he invaded England (1496) in support of Perkin Warbeck; he was killed at Flodden

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The origins of the sceptre are less certain - it may have been a papal gift to James IV.

From BBC

Fortunately, James IV wound up changing his mind and even took up the game.

From Golf Digest

Whisky distilling at the site dates back to 1494, according to the Exchequer Rolls of King James IV of Scotland, marking the first written record of Scotch whisky distillation.

From Fox News

Within two years, James II’s grandson, James IV, took up the game.

From New York Times

After the death of James IV, the widowed queen fell in love and secretly married Archibald Douglas, the dastardly Earl of Angus.

From Washington Post

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