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James VI and I was the [[Monarchs of Scotland|King of Scots]] from 1567 and the [[Monarchs of England|King of England]] and Ireland following the death of his cousin, [[Elizabeth I]] in 1603.

James VI (Scotland) and I (England) (b.1566, d.1625) was the [[Monarchs of Scotland|King of Scots]] from 1567 and the [[Monarchs of England|King of England]] and Ireland following the death of his cousin, [[Elizabeth I]] in 1603.

Following his ascension to the [[England|English]] throne, James based himself in [[England]] and although he united the crowns of [[England]] and [[Scotland]] the two kingdoms remained separate.  

Following his ascension to the [[England|English]] throne, James based himself in [[England]] and although he united the crowns of [[England]] and [[Scotland]] the two kingdoms remained separate.  

Unlike Elizabeth, James fought with [[Parliament]] frequently.  As a staunch Protestant, he introduced a number of severe laws against Catholics, which was a major factor behind the [[Gunpowder Plot]] of 1605 led by Guy Fawkes.

Unlike Elizabeth, James fought with [[Parliament]] frequently.  As a staunch Protestant, he introduced a number of severe laws against [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], which was a major factor behind the [[Gunpowder Plot]] of 1605 led by Guy Fawkes.

He also commissioned and paid for a new translation of the Bible that became known as the [[King James Version]], which has been profoundly influential ever since. He is also known to have spoken with a speech impediment that caused his words to slur. He never had a bath during his entire reign, and at the very most would moisten the tips of his fingers in a bowl of water. He also ran up huge debts which were left to his son to sort out (unsuccessfully). On receipt of a suitable payment, he granted permission to the English Puritans to found a colony in America, and granted similar pernissions to tobacco companies in a different part of America. Upon his death, his son [[Charles I]] ascended to the Throne.

He also commissioned and paid for a new translation of the Bible that became known as the [[King James Version]], which has been profoundly influential ever since. He is also known to have spoken with a speech impediment that caused his words to slur. He never had a bath during his entire reign, and at the very most would moisten the tips of his fingers in a bowl of water. He also ran up huge debts that were left to his son to sort out (unsuccessfully). On receipt of a suitable payment, he granted permission to the English Puritans to found a colony in America, and granted similar permission to tobacco companies in a different part of America. Upon his death, his son [[Charles I]] ascended to the Throne.

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[[Category:Scottish Monarchs]]

[[Category:Scottish Monarchs]]

[[Category:British History]]

[[Category:British History]]