Anne of Denmark
Queen of Scotland
Born
1574
451 years ago
Died
March 2nd, 1619
406 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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Married King James VI of Scotland in 1589, becoming queen consort. Her reign coincided with the Union of the Crowns in 1603 when James ascended to the English throne as James I. This alignment marked a significant juncture in British history. Anne was involved in the arts and patronage during her time in both Scotland and England. She actively supported the construction of several notable buildings, including the magnificent Banqueting House in Whitehall.
Married King James VI of Scotland
Served as queen consort during the Union of the Crowns
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