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King James 1 was born at the Edinburgh Castle on June 19th, 1566. His mother is Mary Queen of Scots and his father is Lord Darnley Henry Stuart. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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James's father Lord Darnley was discovered murdered in February of 1567, only about 8 months after he saw his son come into the world. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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He was crowned King James VI of Scotland. Crowned at Stirling Castle on July 29th, 1567. He was only 13 months old when he recieved the crown.
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During his childhood he was unhappy,shallow and vain. He had many people caring for him and they all treated him very differently. Besides all of this he was well educated and extremely intelligent. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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King James's mother was executed in the year 1587 after she fled to England http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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King James 1 married the daughter of Frederick II, Anne. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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King James and Anne has 8 children together, 5 daughters and 3 sons. Only 3 of their children surivived infancy. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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King James I ascended to the throne on March 24, 1603 when he was only 36 years old. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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A single James moved to London and became king.
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King James was crowned at Westminster Abbey on July 25th 1603. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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He created the King James version of the bible. Published in 1611. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
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King James's last day on this earth was March 27th, 1625. He died at Theobalds Park in Hertfordshire. When he passed away, he was 58 years old and he was burried at Westminster Abbey. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1
