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
But the most notorious royal witch-hunter of all time was James VI of Scotland, who went on to become James I of England.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024
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
In 1603, after the death of Elizabeth I, James VI of Scotland succeeded her, becoming James I of England in what was essentially a Scottish takeover of the English crown.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
Edinburgh University, the latest of the Scottish universities, was founded in 1582 by a charter granted by James VI.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various
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