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King '''James I''' (lived 1566 to 1625) became king of England after his cousin, Queen [[Elizabeth I]] died in 1603. Formally known as James [[Stuart]], he had previously been the king of Scotland as James VI.

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.

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 Catholics, which was a major factor behind the [[Gunpowder Plot]] of 1605 led by Guy Fawkes.