James I (Noun)
Meaning
The first Stuart to be king of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 and king of Scotland from 1567 to 1625; he was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and he succeeded Elizabeth I; he alienated the British Parliament by claiming the divine right of kings (1566-1625).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- James I was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and a key figure in unifying the crowns of Scotland and England.
- The divine right of kings, claimed by James I, led to ongoing conflicts with the British Parliament during his reign.
- James I's reign from 1603 to 1625 was marked by significant power struggles, as he sought to strengthen the monarchy.
- King James I of England was also known as James VI of Scotland, ruling both countries for nearly five decades.
- Throughout his life, James I wrote poetry and had a translation of the Bible commissioned in his name, the King James Bible.