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The Death of Raleigh and the First King of Great Britain
James I was a peacemaker. His accession brought peace with Scotland and thus France.

In 1604 Robert Cecil negotiated peace with Spain this led to James I imprisoning Sir Walter Raleigh, one of Elizabeth's favourites. Sir Walter Raleigh was released to lead an expedition to Guiana, this failed and led to more clashes with the Spanish. On his return Raleigh was executed.

James I married his daughter, Elizabeth, to the Elector Palatine of the Rhine in 1613.

Charles, the Prince of Wales, tried to claim the Spanish Infanta's hand only to be faced with such demands for English Catholics' rights that he knew Parliament would not agree. George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, one of the King's favourites who succeeded Robert Cecil, suggested marriage between Charles and Henrietta Maria of France.

James I became ill and died in 1625.

Sir Walter Raleigh
SIR WALTER RALEIGH (1554-1618)

Born in Devon
Studied at Oxford
Fought in the French civil wars
Embarked on a court career and won the affection of Elizabeth I
Involved in overseas voyaging and colonial ventures
Fought in Ireland between 1580 and 1581
Secretly married Bess Throckmorton in 1591 provoking Elizabeth's rage and allowing his rival the Earl of Essex to win Elizabeth's favour
On James I's accession, Raleigh's Spanish exploits became a distinct disadvantage and his involvement in the Main Plot of 1603 won him a death sentence
Imprisoned in the Tower of London where he wrote the History Of The World
In 1616 James was persuaded to release him for a Guiana expedition where he once again clashed with the Spanish
Executed on his return in 1618

did you know?
Sir Walter Raleigh's rooms in the Tower of London have been restored as a tourist attraction.

James I's son-in-law, Frederick, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, became King of Bohemia in 1618 but was soon driven out by Hapsburg troops. His short reign earned him the title "the Winter King" and these events started a 30-year war in Germany.

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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

1589 James VI of Scotland marries Anne of Denmark

1603 Elizabeth I died
James I of England, VI of Scotland

1604 Peace is made with Spain

1605 Gunpowder Plot

1612 Prince Henry dies

1613 Princess Elizabeth marries Frederick, Elector Palatine

1625 James I dies
Charles I becomes King

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