James VI
Americannoun
noun
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This was where she abdicated the throne in favour of her baby son, James VI.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
Where does that leave James I, who ruled England from 1603 to 1625 after first reigning as James VI of Scotland?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
This royal line is descended from James VI of Scotland, who followed the first Elizabeth in the 16th century, in the time of William Shakespeare.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 12, 2022
In 1603, after the death of Elizabeth I, James VI of Scotland succeeded her, becoming James I of England in what was essentially a Scottish takeover of the English crown.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
Francis might therefore claim to be the next heir male to the throne of Scotland, and possibly of England, had James VI died without children.
From The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology by Murray, Margaret Alice
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