# King James Bible is published (1611)

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A new English translation of the Bible was produced under royal sponsorship. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1611 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Its language had enormous influence on religion, literature and English-speaking culture.

## Why it matters
Its language had enormous influence on religion, literature and English-speaking culture.

Ruler at the time: [James I](https://english-history.com/rulers/james-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — King James Bible is published](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=King+James+Bible+is+published&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — King James Bible is published](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=King+James+Bible+is+published)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)