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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. Upon his death, his son [[Charles I]] ascended to the [[Throne]].

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. 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. He also commissioned the King James Version of the Bible, which has been profoundly influential ever since. In his personal life he was a homosexual, but married and fathered children in order to continue his dynasty. He is also known to have spoken with a speech impediment that caused his words to slur. He granted permission to the Puritans to found a colony in America. Upon his death, his son [[Charles I]] ascended to the [[Throne]].

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