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James II

James II (VII of Scotland) [Na].
King of the House of Stuart. Born 1633, second son of Charles I. Married (1) Lady Anne Hyde, daughter of Edward, earl of Clarendon; (2) Mary, daughter of Alphonso, duke of Modena. His reign ended in flight from the kingdom in December 1688. This was followed by an interregnum from December 1688 to February 1689. Died 1701 aged 67, having reigned three years.

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