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Events on Thursday 27 March 1625 2
1566 – 1625James I of England (1566-1625)Died 27 March 1625, aged 58James VI of Scotland and I of England died at Theobalds House, ending the first two decades of Stuart rule over England, Scotland and Ireland. He had sponsored the King James Bible and pursued a cautious foreign policy of peace with Spain. His son Charles I succeeded him to the throne.
1625Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland and IrelandAccession following the death of James ICharles I ascended the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland on the death of his father James I. His reign would be marked by disputes with Parliament over religion, taxation and royal authority that eventually led to civil war.