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King James I of England
James I was a king of Scotland who would become king of England. He was a ruler for nearly his entire life, becoming king of Scotland at just over one year old. As king of England he kept peace, lowered taxes, and attempted to unite the kingdoms of England and Scotland. He advanced the Protestant English faith as well, having the King James Bible named after him. Though many of his followers were happy with the way he ruled, it is easy to say that he was a less than stellar ruler. He was known to neglect his kingly duties for leisure sports like hunting and his strong belief in the divine rights of kings would eventually lead to an English Civil War under the rule of his heir Charles I.
by Alex D
James I's Top Ten Facts
1. King James Bible named after him 2. First to rule both England and Scotland 3. Kept England at peace 4. His beliefs would lead to Civil War under his heir 5. Became a king at 1 6. Overcame numerous attempts at his life 7. Required Englishmen to take the Oath of Allegiance 8. Lived for 58 years 9. Born June 19, 1566 10. Died March 22, 1625
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Bibliography * Horton, Scott. "The Presidents Coming-Out Party." Harper's Magazine. 17 May 2009 . * QueenAnnesFury. "King James I." YouTube. 27 Feb. 2009. 17 May 2009 . * Xavier, Paul. "Conspiracy or Treachery?." Catholic+Discussion+Blog. 17 May 2009 .
Portrait of James I - harpers.org
Gunpowder Plot Conspirators - wordpress.com
Portraits of James I - youtube.com
