King james
... speak Latin before his native Scots. He is considered one of the most intellectually curious men to ever sit on any throne. (“James I”) Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth of England, King James VI of Scotland, who had been ruling Scotland for 36 years, also became King James I of England. There was peace during his reign with his both subjects and foreign powers. King James united Scotland, England and Ireland into Great Britain. (“James, Kings of England”) King James had many enemies. He endured much racism because he was a Scotsman ruling England. The Catholic Church tried to assassinate King James on many occasions. A Roman Catholic named Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Parliament when the king was supposed to be present. The conspiracy failed. The failed attempt is known as Guy Fawkes Night, which is on November 5 in England. (“James I”) King James was very fond of the theatre. He became a patron to his most favorite playwright, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare wrote “Macbeth” especially for King James. King James himself was a writer. The Cambridge University noted that the King’s writings were the most influential British writing of that period. (“James I Biography”) King James was also the f...