James I

American  

noun

1. 1566–1625, king of England and Ireland 1603–25; as James VI, king of Scotland 1567–1625 (son of Mary Stuart).

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James I British  

noun

1. called the Conqueror . 1208–76, king of Aragon (1216–76). He captured the Balearic Islands and Valencia from the Muslims, thus beginning Aragonese expansion in the Mediterranean

2. 1394–1437, king of Scotland (1406–37), second son of Robert III

3. 1566–1625, king of England and Ireland (1603–25) and, as James VI, king of Scotland (1567–1625), in succession to Elizabeth I of England and his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, respectively. He alienated Parliament by his assertion of the divine right of kings, his favourites, esp the Duke of Buckingham, and his subservience to Spain

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James: I don't want to say it, but I'd probably say the 'boring' thing.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

In 1603, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I without a direct heir, he became James I of England, uniting the crowns of the two old enemies.

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

Julissa James: I saw Jay 305 after the Vogue piece on your book came out.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025

"James, I forgot about that burglar alarm. Honest. I didn't mean for you to—" "It don't matter now."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte