James VI
Americannoun
noun
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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
In 1603, following the death of Elizabeth I, James VI of Scotland succeeded her, becoming James I of England.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
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
Before her imprisonment she had been forced to abdicate her throne in favour of her infant son, James VI.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022
Thomas Hudson, in an address to James VI of Scotland, attached to his translation of The History of Judith, quotes an interesting conversation which he held on one occasion with that pedantic monarch.
From Early Theories of Translation by Amos, Flora Ross
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