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“The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth: for kings are not only God's Lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called Gods.”

Quote by King James I

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Former King of England, born on June 19, 1566, and died on March 27, 1625. James I was the son of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. He became King of Scotland in 1588 and King of England in 1603. His reign was characterized by his policy of religious tolerance and efforts to strengthen the monarchy. more

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