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They Wooed, They Ghosted, They Conquered: History’s 15 Worst Romantics

Darren October 2, 2025 7 min
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5. James VI and I

5. James VI and I
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King James VI & I had a penchant for enthusiastic courtship followed by abrupt emotional withdrawal, leaving a series of disillusioned male favorites. His elaborate gifts and affections rarely translated into lasting connections. The National Archives explores James’s relationships in this feature: King James I.

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