King James I (James VI of Scotland)

King James I, also known as James VI of Scotland, was a monarch who ruled from 1603 to 1625. He was the first king to unite the crowns of England and Scotland, becoming king of both after the death of Queen Elizabeth I. James is famous for commissioning the King James Bible, a significant English translation that remains influential today. His reign saw efforts to strengthen the monarchy, but also faced challenges like religious conflicts and political tensions. He believed in the divine right of kings, which asserted that monarchs are accountable only to God, not their subjects.