James VI and I

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Monarch · Kingdom of England

Date of birth: July 9, 1566
Died on April 6, 1625: Died at the age of 58; Would have turned 460 today

King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625)

The story behind the name

James VI and I was a monarch (Kingdom of England). James VI and I was born on July 9, 1566 in Edinburgh Castle. Among other things, James VI and I was known for Daemonologie, De jure regni apud Scotos, and Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesie. James VI and I founded Portora Royal School.

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London Company

Founded company

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Work by James VI and I

Title	Year
Daemonologie	–
De jure regni apud Scotos	–
Some Reulis and Cautelis to be observit and eschewit in Scottis poesie	–
The True Law of Free Monarchies	–
Basilikon Doron	–

Facts about James

Born: July 9, 1566 in Edinburgh Castle
Died: April 6, 1625
Nationality: Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Ireland, and Kingdom of Scotland
Occupations: Monarch, Poet, Writer, and Aristocrat
Languages: English
Education: tutor
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 88 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: July 9, 1566
Born on a: Saturday
Zodiac sign: Cancer

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What makes James VI and I unique

In memory: Died at the age of 58
Today: Would have turned 460 today

In the Julian calendar: June 29, 1566. Converted to our calendar: July 9, 1566.

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Awards

Award	Year
Knight of the Garter	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
London Company	–
Virginia Company	–
Royal School Dungannon	–
Portora Royal School	–
Presbyterian Church in Ireland	–

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