James VI and I
Monarch, King of England and Scotland
Born
Died
1625
401 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1566, ascended to the Scottish throne as James VI in 1567 at the age of one. Became King of England and Ireland in 1603, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland. His reign saw the establishment of the Stuart dynasty and the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer. Promoted the translation of the Bible into English, resulting in the King James Version, published in 1611. His rule was marked by the pursuit of peace with Spain and the management of domestic politics and religious conflicts.
Unified the crowns of England and Scotland
Commissioned the King James Version of the Bible
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