James the 2nd
absolute rule
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).
Well, honey, King James VI of Scotland became King James I of England when he inherited the English throne in 1603. So, he ended up with two titles because he was the sixth King James of Scotland and the first King James of England. It's like getting a two-for-one deal, but with crowns.
After James I of England died Charles I became king of England.