GOCAMINO Digest - 5 Sep 2002 to 6 Sep 2002 (#2002-232)

[Ed]

Cindy,

What  evidence is there for 'the real popularity of "James" in English began
when James Stuart ascended to the English throne in 1603' ?

I'm intrigued.

Ed

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From: cindy guthrie
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Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: GOCAMINO Digest - 5 Sep 2002 to 6 Sep 2002 (#2002-232)


Hi,

A few comments on the English form of "James" as requested by Rosina: James
is the English form of Jacob, the links between "Jacob" & "James" being the
Late Latin "Jacomus",  changed from Early Latin "Jacobus".  Although "James"
was in some use during the Middle Ages in its current form, the real
popularity of "James" in English began when James Stuart ascended to the
English throne in 1603.

No question too obscure for those of us who work as librarians.

                                        Cindy Guthrie




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