King James I Birthday June 19, 1566 Born at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland Mother Mary queen of Scots Father: Lord Darnley Mother executed for plots against queen Father assassinated for murdering someone else James kidnapped in youth because of political issues #awkwardchildhoodfotos #lol Escaped and started political career Married Anne of Denmark #bae #thathipsize Had 8 kids. 3 survived to adulthood 8 -5 =3 Succeeded by youngest son Charles Became king of England Scotland France and Ireland United crowns of England and Scotland Queen Anne died in march of 1619 Authorized KJV Bible. Official print in 1611 2 plots to kill him shortly after being crowned king of England James suffered from gout and kidney stones into his elderly years He didn't eat his blueberries He also lost his teeth and became a drunk King James died on March 27 at Theobalds park King James is buried at Westminster Abbey The End