He was the scion of the Crown family, who are known as prominent backers of various Chicago charities, Jewish institutions and Democratic politics. (JTA) – James Crown, a Chicago billionaire and ...
The Stuart Sapphire at the back of the crown is thought to have belonged to King Charles I, brought to the country by his son ...
In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...