Born into discord. With nations, religions, and rivals to the throne at war with each other. With a murder plot, explosion, and an abduction occupying the adults in his life. With being permanently separated from his mother at ten months old. With inheriting the crown before his first birthday. Life was definitely starting out as a bit of a challenge for the baby who would become a king of two countries.James I of England and VI of Scotland was born June 19, 1566 to Mary Queen of Scots and [...]