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James I of England

James I of England
When Elizabeth I died childless in 1603, her closest relative, James VI of Scotland, acquired a second kingdom as James I of England. His rule united both nations under a single monarchy, which eventually resulted in the creation of the United Kingdom.
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy/Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York
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