James VI and I
King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625
1566 — 1625
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625
Born
June 29, 1566
Died
1625 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, writer, poet
Kingdom of ScotlandBorn in Edinburgh CastleDied in Theobalds House
1566
Born in Edinburgh Castle (1566-06-29)
1566
PositionDuke of Rothesay (1566–1587)
1587
Positionmonarch of Scotland (1587–1625)
1603
PositionKing of Ireland (1603–1625)
1603
Positionmonarch of England (1603–1625)
1625
Died in Theobalds House
About
James VI and I was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603, until his death in 1625. Though he long attempted to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries and laws; they were ruled by James in personal union.
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Who is James VI and I?+
James VI and I was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603, until his death in 1625. Though he long attempted to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of
What does the name James mean?+
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
When was James VI and I born?+
James VI and I was born on June 29, 1566.
When did James VI and I die?+
James VI and I died in 1625, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — June 29, 1566
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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