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Anne was the end of Stuart monarchy line which came from Scotland to unite the Crowns of England and Scotland (hence the new name United Kingdom as the official name of the British isles). In searching for a new Protestant royal family, (that was not Catholic for an Act of Parliament no longer allowed Catholics to reign in England) The closest they could get was the old Electress of Hanover, Sophia. She, however, passed away leaving the inheritance on her son, George I. He spoke no English nor did he care to learn. He spent most of his life in Hanover.
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What ruler followed Queen Elizabeth 1?
King James. We have a river named for him right here in Virginia. We did have a town, Jamestown the first capitol of Virginia. There is even a version of the Bible that is named for King James. King James IV and I.
Who did Elizabeth 1st execute during her reign?
She executed Mary who was the Queen of Scotland.
Did King George the 1st die on the loo?
no
What are the names of Stephen Hopkins children?
Stephen Hopkins and Mary (1st. wife): Elizabeth, Bethia, Constance and Giles. Elizabeth (2nd wife ): Damaris, Oceanus, Caleb, Deborah, Mary and Mark (twins), Ruth and Elizabeth.
How did king george 1st die?
George died during his sixth trip to his native Hanover since his accession as King. He suffered a stroke on the road between Delden and Nordhorn on the 9 June 1727, and was taken by carriage to the Prince-Bishop's palace at Osnabrück where he died in the early hours of 11 June 1727. He was buried in the Chapel of Leine Castle but his remains were moved to the chapel at Herrenhausen after World War II.
Who was King of England in 1602?
James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603, after the death of Elizabeth I.
Why was elizabeth 1st in danger when her younger brother became king?
because Edward had raped Elizabeth and was scared he would do it again
Why was Queen Elizabeth 1st in danger when her younger brother edwad 6th became king?
cameltoe
Did Elizabeth st have any kids?
Queen Elizabeth 1st (1533 - 1603) was nicknamed The Virgin Queen, because she did not marry or have any children. When she died with issue, a cousin, King James VI of Scotland, succeeded her and became James I of England.
Who became queen after Mary?
Elizabeth the 1st
How did king james1 of England come to be on the trone?
He was invited by the English after Queen Elizabeth 1st died leaving no heirs.
Who became queen after Queen Mary?
Elizabeth the 1st
What age was Elizabeth first put as Queen?
Elizabeth 1st became queen when she was 25.
What religion was Elizabeth the 1st brother?
his name was EdwardVI he became king when Henry VIII died.
How old was Queen Elizabeth 1 she she became a queen?
Elizabeth the 1st was 25 (twenty-five) years old when she became queeen.
Who is on the throne in England?
King Charles 1st
Who where James the 1st parents?
he was the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley (Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany). His Great-Grandmother was Margaret Tudor, elder sister of Henry VIII.
