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| − | King James I became king of England after his cousin, Queen [[Elizabeth I]] died in 1603. Formally know as James [[Stuart]], he had been the king of Scotland. The King James Version of the Bible was funded by his reign. He also granted permission to the Puritans to found a colony in America. | + | King James I became king of England after his cousin, Queen [[Elizabeth I]] died in 1603. Formally know as James [[Stuart]], he had previously been the king of Scotland. Unlike Elizabeth, James fought with [[Parliament]] frequently. The King James Version of the Bible was funded by his reign. He also granted permission to the Puritans to found a colony in America. |
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King James I became king of England after his cousin, Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603. Formally know as James Stuart, he had previously been the king of Scotland. Unlike Elizabeth, James fought with Parliament frequently. The King James Version of the Bible was funded by his reign. He also granted permission to the Puritans to found a colony in America.