Facts about King James 1
born- 1566 Edingburgh
Became King of Scotland when he was 1
Became King of Scotland and England in 1603
King James 1 was the first stuart monarch.
He was the son of Mary the queen of Scots and was Elizabeth Tudorās succesor.
He had a bad childhood,- his Father (Lord Darnley) was killed and his mother was suspected of being involved. She was then forced to flee and was imprisoned and was executed in 1587.
He also suffered from artheritis and other illnesses.
James was also a brought up as protestant even though his mother was Catholic. Catholic priests were forced to leave under his reign
Was James 1 a good king?
He was well educated and quick minded.
He wrote a book claiming smoking was bad.
He managed to keep C of E united despite oppisition.
Was James 1 a bad king?
He didnāt get on well with parliament
He spent too much money
May have sparked the civil war because he made a comment on the HOC.