James VI and I
King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625)
James VI and I was born on June 19, 1566 (Julian calendar) in Edinburgh Castle and died on March 27, 1625 (Julian calendar) in Theobalds House, aged 58. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, monarch and aristocrat. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Ireland. Positions held include Monarch of Scotland, Monarch of England, King of Ireland and Duke of Rothesay. Notable works include “Daemonologie”, “The True Law of Free Monarchies”, “Basilikon Doron”, “Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesie” and “De jure regni apud Scotos”. Educated at tutor. Honours include Knight of the Garter.
- Born
- June 19, 1566 (Julian calendar) · Edinburgh Castle
- Died
- March 27, 1625 (Julian calendar) · Theobalds House
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Ireland
- Occupations
- poet, writer, monarch, aristocrat
- Positions held
- Monarch of Scotland, Monarch of England, King of Ireland, Duke of Rothesay
- Notable works
- Daemonologie, The True Law of Free Monarchies, Basilikon Doron, Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesie, De jure regni apud Scotos
- Education
- tutor
- Honours
- Knight of the Garter
- Wikipedia editions
- 88 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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