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

James: I wouldn't say I'm good, but I'm improving.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

James: I remember my first training session with the reserves.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

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

James: I had lived in L.A. for short periods just for a job, and I would go back to New York.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025

“Which one is the next best, do you think, after Jesse James? I think it might be Bat Masterson, don’t you?”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly