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James
James is a common given name and surname. It is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows". The name has been popular throughout history and is used in many cultures and languages.
Historical Figures
- James VI and I (1566–1625) - King of Scotland as James VI from 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from 1603.
- James II of England (1633–1701) - King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
- James Madison (1751–1836) - Fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers.
- James Monroe (1758–1831) - Fifth President of the United States and the last president who was a Founding Father.
Notable People
- James Cameron (born 1954) - Canadian filmmaker known for directing movies such as Titanic and Avatar.
- James Dean (1931–1955) - American actor and cultural icon of teenage disillusionment.
- James Franco (born 1978) - American actor, filmmaker, and academic.
- James Joyce (1882–1941) - Irish novelist and poet, best known for his work Ulysses.
Fictional Characters
- James Bond - A fictional British secret agent created by writer Ian Fleming.
- James T. Kirk - A fictional character in the Star Trek franchise, portrayed by William Shatner.
- James Potter - A character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
Places Named James
- James River (Virginia) - A major river in the state of Virginia.
- James Bay - A large body of water located in northeastern Canada, part of the larger Hudson Bay.
Related Pages
- Jacob
- James VI and I
- James II of England
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- James Cameron
- James Dean
- James Franco
- James Joyce
- James Bond
- James T. Kirk
- James Potter (character)
- James River (Virginia)
- James Bay
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