James VI and I
King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625).
The record
James VI and I was a King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625. Born on 19 June 1566 in Edinburgh Castle, I died on 27 March 1625 in Theobalds House at the age of 58.
Positions held include Duke of Rothesay (1566–1587), monarch of Scotland (1587–1625) and monarch of England (1603–1625). Notable works include Daemonologie, The True Law of Free Monarchies and Basilikon Doron. I studied at tutor. Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 97 languages, James VI and I is No. 388 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 June 1566, Edinburgh Castle
- Died
- 27 March 1625, Theobalds House (aged 58)
- Country
- Kingdom of Scotland
- Known as
- Poet, writer, monarch
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- Tutor
- Languages
- Scots, English
- Children
- 10
- Wikipedia editions
- 97
Did you know
Lived to 58.
Shares a birthday with Blaise Pascal and Muammar Gaddafi.
Has a Wikipedia article in 97 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1566–1587Duke of Rothesay
- 1587–1625Monarch of Scotland
- 1603–1625Monarch of England
- 1603–1625King of Ireland
Connections
- FatherHenry Stuart, Lord Darnley
- MotherMary, Queen of Scots
- SpouseAnne of Denmark
- Siblingstillborn twin Hepburn
- Siblingstillborn twin Hepburn
- ChildHenry Frederick, Prince of Wales
- ChildElizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia
- ChildMargaret Stuart
- ChildCharles I of England
- ChildRobert Stuart, Duke of Kintyre and Lorne
- ChildMary Stuart
- ChildSophia of England
6 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter
Notable works
- Daemonologie
- The True Law of Free Monarchies
- Basilikon Doron
- Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesie
- De jure regni apud Scotos
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