James I
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noun
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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
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1394–1437, king of Scotland (1406–37), second son of Robert III
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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
Example Sentences
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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
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 thought you meant just bombed, because I have bombed and just went home and had this one tear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025
James: I get £150 in cash out every week.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025
Chief Powhatan was now officially a subject of King James I of England.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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