James 1 of england biography
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James I and VI (1566 - 1625)
James I of England and VI of Scotland ©James was king of Scotland until 1603, when he became the first Stuart king of England as well, creating the kingdom of Great Britain.
James was born on 19 June 1566 in Edinburgh Castle.
James 1 of england biography
His mother was Mary, Queen of Scots and his father her second husband, Lord Darnley. Darnley was murdered in February 1567. In July Mary was forced to abdicate in favour of her infant son. James's tutor, the historian and poet George Buchanan, was a positive influence and James was a capable scholar.
King james 1 of england biography
A succession of regents ruled the kingdom until 1576, when James became nominal ruler, although he did not actually take control until 1581. He proved to be a shrewd ruler who effectively controlled the various religious and political factions in Scotland.
In 1586, James and Elizabeth I became allies under the Treaty of Berwick.
When his mother was executed by Elizabeth the following year, James did not protest too vociferou