King James I of England, who commissioned the famous King James Bible (KJV).
He became King of Scotland as James VI in 1567 (at just 1 year old!),
Later became King of England and Ireland in 1603, succeeding Elizabeth I,
He is best known for commissioning the King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611 — a translation that deeply influenced the English-speaking world.
| Born | 19 June 1566 |
| Died | 27 March 1625 |
| Born | 19 June 1566 |
| Died | 27 March 1625 |
ID Numbers
- OLID: OL15638582A
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| July 12, 2025 | Edited by hotlittlewhitedog | King James bio |
| July 12, 2025 | Created by hotlittlewhitedog | Added new book. |