James VI
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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
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
Before her imprisonment she had been forced to abdicate her throne in favour of her infant son, James VI.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022
Twenty years later these same castles were again favoured with a Royal visitor, King James VI.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by W. B. Macdougall
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