When his mother was executed by Elizabeth the following year, James did not protest too vociferously - he hoped to be named as Elizabeth's successor. In 1589, James married Anne of Denmark. In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power.
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When his mother was executed by Elizabeth the following year, James did not protest too vociferously - he hoped to be named as Elizabeth's successor. In 1589, James married Anne of Denmark. In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power.
