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James VI and I (James Charles Stuart; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death in 1625.
- 24 March 1603 – 27 March 1625
- Mary, Queen of Scots
Learn about the life and reign of James VI and I, the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots and the king who inherited both Scotland and England. Find out how he ruled, married, and died, and what challenges he faced in his two kingdoms.
Dec 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and reign of James Stuart, who became king of Scotland in 1567 and king of England and Ireland in 1603. Explore his early years, his intellectual pursuits, his patronage of the arts, his relations with Parliaments, and his legacy.
James VI (1567–1625) James lived through the usual disrupted minority to become one of Scotland’s most successful kings. In a civil war between his own and his mother’s followers, laird (landed proprietor) and merchant support for James may have been decisive in his eventual victory.
6 days ago · James I (born June 19, 1566, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland—died March 27, 1625, Theobalds, Hertfordshire, England) was the king of Scotland (as James VI) from 1567 to 1625 and first Stuart king of England from 1603 to 1625, who styled himself “king of Great Britain.”
Learn about the life and achievements of James VI and I, the Stewart king who ruled Scotland and England for 58 years. Explore his family history, his role in the Union of the Crowns, his relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots, and his legacy as a Scottish monarch.
Feb 29, 2024 · Learn about the first Stuart monarch of England, who ruled Scotland from 1567 and England from 1603. Discover his childhood, religion, favourites, witchcraft and death.