James VI and I

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    James VI and I (James Charles Stuart; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death in 1625. Although he long tried to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries, and laws, ruled by James in personal union.

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    About James VI and I

    James VI and I was a monarch who ruled Scotland as James VI from 1567 and England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his death in 1625. He was the longest-reigning monarch of Scotland and a potential successor to the English and Irish thrones.

    James VI and I's Area of Expertise

    James VI and I's area of expertise includes Scottish and English history, monarchy, politics, and diplomacy. He was a proponent of closer political union between Scotland and England, and his reign saw the union of the Scottish and English crowns.

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    I was the longest-reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Scotland.

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    What was it like ruling over Scotland and England at the same time?

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    How did you manage to maintain power for such a long time?