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A Damp Squib
James I aimed to be as fair in religious matters as possible, the English Church suited him but he was happy to tolerate Catholics as long as they did not make trouble. However in 1604 he ordered the Jesuits out of Britain. Catholic unrest led to the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
Catholics were banned from living anywhere near London, from holding public or official office, and James took over two-thirds of Catholic owned lands, all Catholics were asked to swear an oath of allegiance to the Crown. The Puritans were also disappointed by James I but Dr John Reynolds, the leader of the Puritan delegation at the Hampton Court conference in 1604, suggested a new version of the Bible. This was finally produced by the King's printer, was known as the Authorized Version of the Bible and lasted for 300 years.
James I, king of England |
JAMES I OF ENGLAND, VI OF SCOTLAND (1566-1625)- King of Scots 1567-1625
- King of England 1603-1625
- The son of Mary Queen of Scots
- Became King of Scotland aged one
- Married Anne of Denmark in 1589
- Succeeded to the English throne in 1603
- His satisfaction with the English Church disappointed the Puritans and the Catholics and led to the Gunpowder Plot in 1605
- Ended the Anglo-Scots border war, the Irish and Spanish wars and distanced himself from Elizabeth's strong alliance with the Dutch United Provinces
- Died in 1625 leaving the throne to his second son Charles I
- His eldest son Henry died in 1612
James I chose the name of Great Britain to acknowledge the union between England and Scotland. He first used the title in 1604.
 
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| 1586 | Elizabeth I and James VI of Scotland sign the Treaty of Berwick acknowledging James VI as heir to the English throne
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| 1589 | James VI of Scotland marries Anne of Denmark
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| 1603 | Elizabeth I died
James I of England, VI of Scotland
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| 1604 | Peace made with Spain
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| 1605 | Gunpowder Plot
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| 1612 | Prince Henry dies
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| 1613 | Princess Elizabeth marries Frederick, Elector Palatine
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| 1625 | James I dies
Charles I becomes King
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| EXTRACT FROM THE RECORDS OF THE CHURCHWARDENS OF WINDSOR 1618-1625 | | • | Item of Edward Browne for drunkenness, five shillings. |
| • | Item of Christopher Coleston and Robert Barlo for absence from church, two shillings. |
| • | Nicholas Whyte for abuse in his house in service tyme, one shilling. |
| • | Vidua Bebe, for tippling in service tyme, one shilling. |
| • | Widow Thirkittle, for swearing, two shillings. |
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