In 2011 it had been 400 years since the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published. People around the globe celebrated the most famous and widely used version of the Bible in all of history, which is still popular today.
400 years on we still find the KJV in bookshops and homes across the UK. Bibleworld wants to share lots of interesting facts about King James and why he instructed this version of the Bible to be written.
James was born on 19th June 1566 in Edinburgh Castle. He lived around the time of William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh and Galileo. James had a troubled childhood and was crowned King of Scotland when he was only 13 months old. James was brought up by regents and never knew his mother, Mary Queen of Scots. When James was 20 years old, his mother was tried for treason and beheaded.
James’ story becomes more intriguing as he grows older. Not only was he King of Scotland – he was also crowned King of England in 1603. His story made history.
Find out why his reign was legendary and his legacy so important by browsing our King James pages via the side menu. You’ll find lots of interesting facts and information about him there.
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