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
At the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, two gold coins from the James VI era, along with a Mary, Queen of Scots gold three pound piece dating from 1555, were stolen in 2015.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023
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
Her own health soon after gave way, and she died on 24th March, 1603, naming James VI of Scotland as her successor.—Bibliography:
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various
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