James was born on 19 June 1566 in Edinburgh Castle. His mother was Mary, Queen of Scots and his father her second husband, Lord Darnley. Darnley was murdered in February 1567. In July Mary was ...

However, his first experience with the English Parliament was less than satisfactory and his designs to be the official 'King of Great Britain' were dashed. Regardless James proclaimed himself ...

However, his first experience with the English Parliament was less than satisfactory and his designs to be the official 'King of Great Britain' were dashed. Regardless James proclaimed himself ...