King James I

By: Danielle, Rowan and Bronte

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. His
mother was Mary, Queen of Scots and his father her second
husband, Lord Darnley. Darnley was murdered in February
1567
James's tutor, the historian and poet George Buchanan, was
a positive influence and James was a capable scholar
King of Scotland from 57 years, 1567-1625, although he did
not take control until 1581
He proved to be a shrewd ruler who effectively controlled the
various religious and political factions in Scotland.
King James I
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One of James great contributions to England was he authorized the King James Bible
in 1611.
King James was a Christian who wanted the Bible in the hands of the common I can
make a lord, but only God can make a gentleman King James I
Kings are justly called gods for they exercise a manner or resemblance of divine
power upon earth King James I
Shakespeare on the King:
"Crownes have their Compasse length of dayes their date
Triumphs their Tombes, felcitie her fate
Of more then earth can earth make none partaker,
But knowledge makes the King most like his maker."
Quotes
King James I's Signature
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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
vociferously - he hoped to be named as Elizabeth's
successor.
In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king
of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth
transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland
once, in 1617.
One of James's great contributions to England was the
Authorised King James's Version of the bible (1611)
which was to become the standard text for more than
250 years.
James's firm belief in the divine right of kings, and
constant need for money, also brought him into conflict
repeatedly with parliament.
His Reign
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The views on King James were controversial:
Sir Anthony Weldon was part of the royal administration, and wrote a negative post
about Scotland, the kings homeland. He was sacked under King James reign for
what he had wrote. Weldon sought out revenge by writing a piece of journalism that
explained how King James was trying to change their religion.

This information would have never been seen by the public if it wasnt for the
breakdown of censorship in 1640.
The king also had to deal with racism issues being a Scottish man ruling over
England.
Although there were negative views on king James, Historians started to analyze his
accomplishments during his reign of Scotland and England. They realized there was
a lot to be said in his honour.

Views on King James I
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Despite the negativity brought upon King James, he had the love and admiration of
many of his subjects.
In 1603, Sir Roger Wilbaham wrote:
"The King is of sharpest wit and invention...of the sweetest most pleasant and best
nature that I ever knew, desiring nor affecting anything but true honor."
F.A. Inderwick wrote in 1891:
"James had a reputation for learning, for piety, for good nature, and for liberality."
Views on King James
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In November, 1605, a small group of angry Catholics, fed up with ongoing
persecution by King James and creating his own version of the bible, they devised
an elaborate plan to end King James I and his governments reign. A warning letter
surfaced at the last minute and King James ordered a search of his Palace.
The mastermind behind this plan was Guy Fawkes,
who was discovered in the cellar, match in hand,
ready to ignite twenty barrels of gunpowder and
destroy the palace.
Fawkes and the others who were implicated in the
unsuccessful conspiracy were all executed.
The Gunpowder Plot
News article about the Gunpowder Plot (1605)
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King Lear was written between 1604 and
1606, after King James I of England (also
known as King James VI of Scotland)
ascended the English throne (1603).
As its title suggests, King Lear is a play
about kingship, written during a period
when the monarchy was of central
importance, and the role of the monarch
was under constant scrutiny and subject to
endless theorization. James VI & I, on the
throne when Lear was written and
performed, himself extensively theorized the
political role of the monarch as absolute
ruler with divine right.
King Lear
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