📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.3.6 James I and James VI
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When Elizabeth I died in 1603 without an heir, the crown passed to James VI of Scotland, the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. He became James I of England, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland for the first time. However, England and Scotland remained separate countries with their own parliaments and laws.
Key Facts
- James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603
- United the crowns of England and Scotland
- Countries remained separate with own parliaments
James I commissioned a new English translation of the Bible, which was published in 1611. The King James Bible, as it became known, is one of the most influential books in the English language and is still widely used today. James believed in the 'divine right of kings' — the idea that the monarch's authority came directly from God.
Key Facts
- King James Bible published 1611
- One of the most influential books in English
- James believed in divine right of kings
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