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.
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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.