2. +James+I

- First of the Stuart line started ruling in 1603 - Absolute Monarch ( divine right) - He clashed with parliament over taxes needed for wars and lavish court life. - ruled for 22 years - Clashed with Puritans over church practices. - Dissolved parliament over money and foreign policy - King James translated the bible into English. Later it became the most popular version of English bible and it was called King James Bible. -Ruler of Scotland -dies of a stroke