King James I

Definitions of King James I
  1. noun
    the first Stuart to be king of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 and king of Scotland from 1567 to 1625; he was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and he succeeded Elizabeth I; he alienated the British Parliament by claiming the divine right of kings (1566-1625)
    synonyms: James, James I, King James
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    King of England, King of Great Britain
    the sovereign ruler of England
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