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James VI Also Becomes King of England
After Elizabeth I died in 1603, James VI of Scotland inherited the thrones of England and Ireland by bloodline and parliamentary arrangement, becomin…
Timeline
- 1603Scotland · ScotlandAfter Elizabeth's death, James VI, as a descendant of Henry VII, was recognized as the lawful heir and in Scotland declared himself king of England and Ireland as well.
- 1603Westminster Abbey · LondonJames I was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, formally establishing his rule over England and Ireland and inaugurating the Stuart era.
Sources
- James VI and I — Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (2004) https://www.oxforddnb.com/