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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 know as James [[Stuart]], he had previously been the king of Scotland as James VI.
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.
Unlike Elizabeth, James fought with [[Parliament]] frequently. As a staunch Protestant, he introduced a number of severe laws against Catholics, thereby causing 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, thereby causing the [[Gunpowder Plot]] of 1605 led by Guy Fawkes.