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King James (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

  • King James I of England was also the King James VI of Scotland and united the crowns but maintained separate governments.
  • The succession of King James was controversial as he was the son of Mary Queen of Scots, a Catholic.
  • King James translated the Bible as one of his famous works known as the 'King James Version'.
  • King James confronted with the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 when conspirators attempted to blow up the English parliament and kill him.
  • Historians have extensively studied the character and reign of King James for his potential role in the origin of the Thirty Years War.

Synonyms

  • James
  • James I
  • King James I
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