James VI and I - Issue

Issue

Further information: Descendants of James I of England

James's wife, Anne of Denmark, gave birth to seven children who survived beyond birth, of which three reached adulthood:

  1. Henry, Prince of Wales (19 February 1594 – 6 November 1612). Died, probably of typhoid fever, aged 18.
  2. Elizabeth (19 August 1596 – 13 February 1662). Married 1613, Frederick V, Elector Palatine. Died aged 65.
  3. Margaret (24 December 1598 – March 1600). Died aged 1.
  4. Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649). Married 1625, Henrietta Maria. Succeeded James I. Executed aged 48.
  5. Robert, Duke of Kintyre (18 January 1602 – 27 May 1602). Died aged 4 months.
  6. Mary (8 April 1605 – 16 December 1607). Died aged 2.
  7. Sophia (June 1607). Died within 48 hours of birth.

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