Full name: James Charles Stuart

DOB: 19th June 1566

Family: Mary, Queen of Scots (Mother), Lord Darnley (Henry Stuart, Father), Charles I of England (Son), Anne
of Denmark (Spouse), Elizabeth Stuart (Queen of Bohemia, Daughter), Henry Frederick (Prince of Wales,
Son), Margaret Stuart (Daughter), Sophia Stuart (Daughter), Mary Stuart (Daughter), Robert Stuart (Duke of
Kintyre and Lorne, Son),
Address: Born and raised in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

He was rebellious and strong willed as he set the stage for rebellion agenised his successor Charles I. He was
Educated until the age of 14. He studied Greek, French and Latin and made good use of a library of classical
and religious books, which his tutors, assembled for him, He was also a natural born leader and since the age
of twelve, he had started to take charge of the Scottish government. James is a good choice of King as he is
very confident and assertive. James was also informal and had a good sense of humour.

Even though in Scotland James never had full control of the country, he was very clever as he was pushed hard
by his teachers and became fluent in languages. James had a desire for knowledge and believed he could win
an argument against anyone. James also had a sharp brain with an ability to make quick decisions. All this
would be helpful if he was made king as it would make him liked.

James’ education was Puritan based and his teachers were George Buchanan and Peter Young, he was given a
good education until the age of fourteen. James was also King of Scotland from 1576-1603, although he did not
take full control until 1581. When he ruled Scotland, he effectively managed to control the political and religious
happenings. In 1585-1586 James formed an alliance with England, even after Elizabeth I executed his mother in
1587.

Like previously mentioned, James became fluent in Greek, French, Latin and competent in Italian. James
developed a love for literature, poetry and a genuine passion for learning. James had a talent for writing and in
1584, James published his first book entitled, ‘The Essays of a Prentice in the Divine Art of Poesy’ Which he
followed up in 1591 with a book entitled, ‘His Majesties Poetical Exercise at Vacant Hours.’ James was
considered a major writer of political philosophy.
James managed to end the Anglo – Spanish War. This war was multiple battles between the two countries
which were started due to arguments of religion between Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth I of England. Once
the war was ended, James strived to make sure his kingdom was peaceful.

James had good relationships with his male courtiers and his wife Anne of Denmark. However, James did not know his
parents as his father, Lord Darnley was murdered in 1567 and his mother, Mary Queen of Scots was forced to flee when
she married the suspected murderer of Lord Darnley, James Hepburn (Fourth Earl of Bothwell).

James became King of Scotland at only 14 months old!