The idea that a monarch's power came directly from God so a monarch could rule as he or she wished and must be obeyed. James was a strong believer in the divine right of kings. This brought him in conflict with parliament.
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How did James I want to appear?
Powerful, strong, majestic, wealthy, figure of authority, God-like (symbols of authority)
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What was James' appearance and personality like?
He was quite undignified and unattractive - large tongue, weak legs and was slightly overweight. He was timid; afraid of crowds and paranoid. He wore full and stuffed breeches so they were bulletproof - brought in many unpopular Scottish courtiers.
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Powerful, strong, majestic, wealthy, figure of authority, God-like (symbols of authority)
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