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James VI and I
About
King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625)
Quick Facts
- Name
- James VI and I
- Born
- 1566-06-19
- Died
- 1625-03-27
- Occupation
- poet / writer / monarch / aristocrat
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Scotland / Kingdom of England / Kingdom of Ireland
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh / Edinburgh Castle
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnne of Denmark1589-11-23 — 1619-03-02
Family
- FatherHenry Stuart, Lord Darnley
- MotherMary, Queen of Scots
- Siblingstillborn twin Hepburn
- Siblingstillborn twin Hepburn
- ChildHenry Frederick, Prince of Wales
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight of the Garter | Received |
Notable Works
- Daemonologiebook by King James VI/I of Scotland/England about demons
- The True Law of Free Monarchiesbook by Jacobus I van Engeland
- Basilikon Doron1599 treatise by James VI of Scotland
- Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesiebook by Jacobus I van Engeland
- De jure regni apud Scotostreatise by Scottish historian George Buchanan
Education
- tutor
Languages
Native language
- Scots
Spoken, written or signed
- Scots
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q79972 ↗
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