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James I Stuart 1566–1625 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 June 1566

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 27 March 1625

Death Location: Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England

Father: Henry Darnley

Mother: Marie d'ÉCOSSE(STUART)

Spouse(s): Anne Denmark)

Children(s): Princess Sophia, Robert Scotland), Henry Wales), Charles I, Elizabeth Bohemia\Scotland\England)

The story of James I Stuart began in 1566 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. James I Stuart married Anne Von Oldenburg Queen Of Bohemia Scotland England Norway Princess Of Denmark, and had children including Charles Stuart King Of England Scotland I, Elizabeth Stuart Queen Of Bohemia Scotland England, Henry Frederick Stuart Prince Of Wales, Princess Sophia, Robert Stuart Stewart Prince Of Scotland. James I Stuart passed away in 1625 in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James I Stuart began in 1566 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • James I Stuart married Anne Von Oldenburg Queen Of Bohemia Scotland England Norway Princess Of Denmark, and had children including Charles Stuart King Of England Scotland I, Elizabeth Stuart Queen Of Bohemia Scotland England, Henry Frederick Stuart Prince Of Wales, Princess Sophia, Robert Stuart Stewart Prince Of Scotland.
  • James I Stuart passed away in 1625 in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Darnley
1545–1567
Birth Location: Metropolitan Borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
HD
Marie d'ÉCOSSE(STUART)
1542–1587
Birth Location: Linlithgow, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Md

Spouses(s)

Anne Denmark)
1574–1619
Birth Location: Skanderborg, 8660, Jutland-Central, Skanderborg, Danemark
AD

Children(s)

Princess Sophia
1606–1606
Birth Location: Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
PS
Robert Scotland)
1602–1602
Birth Location: Dunfermline Palace, Fife, Scotland
RS
Henry Wales)
1594–1612
Birth Location: UNITED KINGDOM, Stirling Castle, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
HW
Charles I
1600–1649
Birth Location: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
CI
Elizabeth Bohemia\Scotland\England)
1596–1662
Birth Location: Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
EB

James Stuart's Ancestors

Self
James Stuart
1566–1625
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
1545–1567
Metropolitan Borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Marie (Ire) d'ÉCOSSE(STUART)
1542–1587
Linlithgow, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
James (Michael Hamilton) IV
1515–1575
Firth Clyde, Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Margaret (Duchess of Hamilton) Douglas
1511–1579
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
James (V Stuart Koning van) Schotland
1512–1542
Linlithgow Palace, West-Lothian, Schotland
Margaretha Erskine
1515–1572
Edinburgh
Great-Grandparents
James Douglas
1465–1548
Catharina Stuart
1491–1555
James IV
1473–1513
Margaret Tudor
1489–1541
Claude Guise
1496–1550
Antoinette Bourbon
1493–1583
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Douglas
1460–1515
Jeanette Crichton
1463–1493
James Scotland)
1451–1488
Hendrik Engeland
1457–1509
Elizabeth Tudor
1466–1503

James Stuart's Descendants

1.
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James (I) Stuart (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) m. Anne (Von Oldenburg (Queen Of Bohemia, Scotland, England, Norway, Princess Of) Denmark) (12 December 1574–4 March 1619)
  1. 1. Princess Sophia 1606–1606
  2. 2. Robert (Stuart\Stewart (Prince of) Scotland) 1602–1602
  3. 3. Henry (Frederick Stuart (Prince of) Wales) 1594–1612 m. Elizabeth Raleigh 1589–1661
    1. 1. Mary Tudor 1612–1650
  4. 4. Charles (Stuart, King of England, Scotland) I 1600–1649 m. Henriette (Marie de) BOURBON 1609–1669
    1. 1. Catherine Stuart 1639–1639
    2. 2. Mary (Henrietta) Stuart 1631–1660
    3. 3. Henry (Duke of Gloucester) Stuart 1640–1660
    4. 4. James (Stuart) II 1633–1701 m. Mary (Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella) d'Este 1658–1718
      1. 1. Isabella Stuart 1676–1681
      2. 2. Catherine (Laura) Stuart 1675–1676
      3. 3. Charles Stuart 1677–1677
      4. 4. Louisa (Maria Theresa) Stuart 1692–1712
      5. 5. James Stuart 1688–1766
    5. 5. Charles (James) Stuart 1629–1629 m. Barbara (Palmer Duchess of) Cleveland 1641–1709 m. Elizabeth Boyle 1622–1680 m. Catherine Pegge 1635–1678 m. Eleanor ((Nell)) Gwynne 1651–1687
      1. 1. Charlotte (Jemima Henrietta Maria) Paston 1664–1684 m. William Paston 1653–1732 m. Edward (Henry) Lee 1663–1716
        1. 1. Charlotte Weldon 1675–1739
        2. 2. Rebecca Holland 1681–1726
        3. 3. Robert Lee 1706–1776
        4. 4. Elizabeth Lee 1693–1741
      2. 2. Charles Beauclerk 1670–1730 m. Diana (De) VERE 1674–1741
        1. 1. Anne Beauclerk 1716–
        2. 2. Aubrey Beauclerk 1710–1741
        3. 3. Diana Beauclerk 1697–
        4. 4. Henry Beauclerk 1701–1761
        5. 5. James Beauclerk 1709–1787
        6. 6. Mary Beauclerk 1713–
        7. 7. Seymour Beauclerk 1708–
        8. 8. Sydney Beauclerk 1703–1744
        9. 9. Vere Beauclerk 1699–1781
        10. 10. William Beauclerk 1698–
        11. 11. Charles Beauclerk 1696–1751
        12. 12. George Beauclerk 1704–1768
      3. 3. Henry (FitzRoy) Seymour 1663–1690 m. Isabella Hanmer 1668–1723
        1. 1. James Seymour 1680–1730
        2. 2. Charles Fitzroy 1683–1757
    6. 6. Anne Stuart 1637–1640
    7. 7. Elizabeth Stuart 1635–1650
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Stuart (Queen of) Bohemia\Scotland\England) 1596–1662 m. Friedrich (Von Der Pfalz) Wittelsbach 1596–1632
    1. 1. Sophie (of) Hanover 1630–1714
    2. 2. Charles (Louis Von Der Pfalz Wittelsbach) I 1617–1680 m. Charlotte (Von) Hessen-Kassel 1627–1686 m. Luise (Maria Susanna Von) Degenfeld 1634–1677
      1. 1. Friedrich (Wilhelm Von Der Pfalz) Wittelsbach 1666–1667
      2. 2. Karl (Ludwig von der) Pfalz 1681–
      3. 3. Karl (Kasimir Von Der Pfalz Raugraf) II 1675–1691
      4. 4. Karl (August Von Der Pfalz) Wittelsbach 1672–1691
      5. 5. Karl (Eduard Von Der Pfalz) Wittelsbach 1668–1690
      6. 6. Karl (Moritz Von Der Pfalz) Wittelsbach 1671–1702
      7. 7. Elisabeth (Charlotte 'Liselotte' Von Der) Pfalz-Simmern 1652–1722 m. Philippe (Von Bourbon) d'Orleans 1640–1701
        1. 1. Élisabeth-Charlotte (Von Bourbon) d'Orléans 1676–1744
        2. 2. Philippe (Von Bourbon) d'Orleans 1674–1723
        3. 3. Alexandre (Louis Von Bourbon) d'Orléans 1673–1676
      8. 8. Amalie (Elisabeth Von Der) Pfalz 1663–1709
      9. 9. Frederike (Von Der) Pfalz 1665–1674
      10. 10. Karoline (Elisabeth Von Der) Pfalz 1659–1696 m. Meinhard (Hertog van) Schomberg 1641–1719
        1. 1. Karel (van) Schomberg 1683–1713
        2. 2. Maria (van) Schomberg 1692–1762
      11. 11. Luise (Von Der) Pfalz 1661–1733
      12. 12. Ludwig (Von) Seltz 1643–1660

James Stuart's Timeline

15 Records

1566
19 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1566
19 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
1566
28 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1566
18 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1566
28 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1566
18 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1566
19 June 1566
Birth of James I Stuart in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1570
23 January 1570
Age 4
Death of James I Stuart in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1570
23 January 1570
Age 4
Death of James I Stuart in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in Theobalds Palace, England
Theobalds Palace, England
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
1625
27 March 1625
Age 59
Death of James I Stuart in Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 10; Page: 598
    [2] Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 June 1566
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: Theobalds Palace, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 10; Page: 598
    [2] Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1570
    Event Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1570
    Event Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1625
    Event Place: Cheshunt, EN7, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
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