James I of England

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was James I of England born?June 19, 1566
2. When did James I of England die?March 27, 1625
3. What is James I of England known for?Union of the Crowns, King James Bible, Gunpowder Plot, 'Daemonologie'
4. How big is James I of England?Approximately 50,000 square miles (129,500 sq km)
5. What is the reign (england)?March 24, 1603 – March 27, 1625
6. What is the predecessor (england)?Elizabeth I

Union of the Crowns: The accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603, uniting the two monarchies under one sovereign.
Divine Right of Kings: The doctrine that monarchs derive their authority directly from God, not from their subjects.
Gunpowder Plot: A failed assassination attempt by Catholic conspirators against King James I and the Protestant aristocracy in 1605.
Jacobean Era: The period of English and Scottish history during the reign of James I (James VI of Scotland).