James the 2nd
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James I of England had been James VI of Scotland ever since his mother, Mary Queen of Scots' abdication in 1567. He became King of England as well on March 24, 1603, being the first King with this name to rule over England - and the first King to rule both England and Scotland.
1603.
Scotland first and then England- he ruled them both at the same time.
After Cromwell: the Restoration.
James was King of Scotland as James (VI) from 1567 until 1625. He became the King of England on 1630 until 1625 which he ruled as James (I).
James II wanted to disband Parliament and rule England alone.
He ruled England, Ireland and Scotland jointly for 22 years from 1603 to 1625. He ruled England and Ireland as King James I for 22 years from 1603 to 1625 and he ruled Scotland as King James VI for 58 years from 1567 to 1625.
England has never been an alternative name for the United Kingdom ! The United Kingdom came into existence by the Acts of Union 1706 & 1707- which brought Scotland and England together under the rule of King James VI of England (who became King James I of Scotland)
In 1603 James V1 of Scotland acceded to the throne of England (as James I of England).
After James I of England died Charles I became king of England.