James I of England

James I of England, who reigned from 1603 to 1625, was the first monarch of both England and Scotland, uniting the crowns after the death of Elizabeth I. He was known for commissioning the King James Version of the Bible, still influential today. His reign faced challenges, including conflicts with Parliament over money and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed assassination attempt against him. Promoting peace and stability, he endorsed colonization in the Americas and sought to strengthen the monarchy, yet his style led to tensions with various political and religious factions.