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17th CENTURY AFTERNOON
2025 marked the 400th anniversary of the death of James I. Beginning with the mysterious murder of his father in 1567, his life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, his mother’s beheading, poison, espionage, brothels and a passionate love affair with the Duke of Buckingham.
James I biographer Gareth Russell discusses his extraordinary life and loves with historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett author of the dazzling and acclaimed biography of Buckingham, The Scapegoat. Chaired by Jo Durrant.
