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Jun 19, 1566
FIrst Days of King James's Life
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 -
Period: Jun 19, 1566 to
King James's Life
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Feb 23, 1567
Tragedy Strikes
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 -
Jul 29, 1567
First crown
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. -
Apr 22, 1571
Childhood
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 -
Mother Dies
King James's mother was executed in the year 1587 after she fled to England http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1 -
King James 1 gets hitched
King James 1 married the daughter of Frederick II, Anne. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1 -
Kids
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 -
Watch the Thrown
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 -
On the move
A single James moved to London and became king. -
Crowned Again
King James was crowned at Westminster Abbey on July 25th 1603. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1 -
Bible
He created the King James version of the bible. Published in 1611. http://www.britroyals.com/stuart.asp?id=james1 -
The Last Days of King James's Life
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
