James VI of Scotland

James VI of Scotland, who reigned from 1567 to 1625, was a significant monarch known for uniting Scotland and England. In 1603, he became James I of England, marking the beginning of the Stuart dynasty in England. His reign emphasized the divine right of kings and saw the completion of the King James Bible, a major English translation of the scriptures. James faced various challenges, including political conspiracies and religious tensions. His efforts to rule both kingdoms laid the groundwork for future relationships between Scotland and England, eventually leading to a unified kingdom in 1707.