James I

Question 1

What were James’ Three Kingdoms, and what were their populations?

Answer 1

England (four million)
Scotland (two million)
Wales (~200,000)

James I’s reign faced the challenge of balancing the complex political and religious structures of the Three Kingdoms, all of which held divergent views and allegiances.

Question 2

What was the importance of Religion, in connection to the Church and politics?

Answer 2

• Religion and politics were intertwined, with the Church playing a crucial role in maintaining social hierarchy and enforcing royal authority.
• Religion served as a communication tool and propaganda machine for the monarchy.

Question 3

What were the positives of James’ character?

Answer 3

• Pragmatic, intellectually gifted, well-educated (authored several works such as Daemonologie, 1597)
• Respected Protestant
• Adept at debate

Question 3

What are some books King James’ wrote, and when did they release?

Answer 3

Daemonologie, 1597
Basilikon Doron, 1599
King James Bible, 1611

Question 4

What were the negatives of James’ character?

Answer 4

• Often criticised for his financial extravagance and indulgent lifestyle
• Branded as the “wisest fool in Christendom”

Question 5

Who was his wife, sons, and daughter, and what were their importance?

Answer 5

Anne of Denmark (wife, lived seperately, had own court)

Prince Henry Stuart (promising Protestant leader, died at 18)

Prince Charles Stuart (not initially raised for leadership, later became Charles I)

Elizabeth Stuart (married Frederick V of the Palatinate)