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   James

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   • 1. the name of seven Stuart kings of Scotland.
   • ▪ James I (1394–1437), son of Robert III, reigned 1406–37. A captive of the English until 1424, he returned to a country divided by baronial feuds, but managed to restore some measure of royal authority.
   • ▪ James II (1430–60), son of James I, reigned 1437–60. He considerably strengthened the position of the Crown by crushing the powerful Douglas family (1452–5).
   • ▪ James III (1451–88), son of James II, reigned 1460–88. His nobles raised an army against him in 1488, using his son, the future James IV, as a figurehead. The king was defeated and killed in battle.
   • ▪ James IV (1473–1513), son of James III, reigned 1488–1513. He forged a dynastic link with England through his marriage to Margaret Tudor, the daughter of Henry VII, and revitalized the traditional pact with France. When England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England, but died in defeat at Flodden.
   • ▪ James V (1512–42), son of James IV, reigned 1513–42. During his reign Scotland was dominated by French interests. Relations with England deteriorated in the later years, culminating in an invasion by Henry VIII's army.
   • ▪ James VI (1566–1625), James I of England.
   • ▪ James VII (1633–1701), James II of England.

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   Is James a boy or a girl name?

   • Origin: James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, and means “supplanter.” Gender: James is traditionally used as a boy name, but it has become more common as a girl’s name, too. For instance, the daughter of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively is named James. There is also a fairly equal split between girls and boys named Jamie, a derivative of James.

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   Is James A Hebrew name?

   • James is an English language given name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used for males. It is a modern descendant, through Old French James, of Vulgar Latin Iacomus (cf. Italian Giacomo, Portuguese Tiago, Spanish Iago, Santiago ), a derivative version of Latin Iacobus, Latin form of the Hebrew name Jacob (original Hebrew: יַעֲקֹב ).

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   What does James mean?

   • Look up James in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. James is an English language given name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used for males.

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   Who borne the name James?

   • It was the top ranked name for boys in the United States from 1940 to 1952. Famous bearers include the English explorer James Cook (1728-1779), the Scottish inventor James Watt (1736-1819), and the Irish novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · James is a Hebrew name with Greek roots that means "grabs the heel" or "supplanter". It's a popular and versatile name for boys and girls, with many variations and nicknames.

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