James Scott Biography and Timeline

Birth of illegitimate son

Born in Rotterdam, eldest illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter during the royal exile after the execution of Charles I

Duke of Monmouth

Created Duke of Monmouth, Earl of Doncaster and Baron Scott of Tynedale.

Role range: 1649-1685

Order of the Garter

Appointed a Knight of the Garter during Charles II's favour to his illegitimate son.

Role range: 1649-1685

Marriage

Marries Anne Scott, wealthy heiress and Countess of Buccleuch.

Role range: 1649-1685

King's Guard

Appointed to a captaincy in the King's Guard during his early advancement at court.

Role range: 1649-1685

Education

Introduced to the Royal Court as a favorite of Charles

Master of the Horse

Appointed Master of the Horse

Battle of St Denis

Commander of Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French, he distinguishes himself at the Battle of St Denis

Commander of Ango-Dutch Brigade

Commander of Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French, he distinguishes himself at the Battle of St Denis

Covenanters

Crushes the Covenanters rebellion, "the Protestant Dukes" finest hour

Rebellion of Crushes the Covenanters

Crushes the Covenanters rebellion, "the Protestant Dukes" finest hour

Battle of Bothwell Bridge

Crushes the Covenanters rebellion, "the Protestant Dukes" finest hour

Exile of James Scott

Returns to England against Charles IIs orders while the Duke of York is in Scotland

Exile of James Scott

Following the discovery of the so-called Rye House Plot in 1683, Monmouth is obliged to go into exile in the Dutch United Provinces

Plot

Following the discovery of the so-called Rye House Plot in 1683, Monmouth is obliged to go into exile in the Dutch United Provinces

Rye House Plot

Following the discovery of the so-called Rye House Plot in 1683, Monmouth is obliged to go into exile in the Dutch United Provinces

Battle of Sedgemoor

Monmouth is defeated in battle & his claims to the throne come to an end

Exile of James Scott

Forced into exile in Holland

Death of James Scott

Present at the death of Charles II

Rebellion of Rebels in Lyme Regis

The King sends Lord Churchill to control the rebels

Capture of Axminster

Monmouths forces capture Axminster

Capture of Taunton

Monmouth reaches Taunton to an enthusiastic welcome

Coronation

Declares himself King and is crowned in Chard and is the subject of more coronations in Taunton 20 June 1685 and Bridgewater

Succession

Declares himself King and is crowned in Chard and is the subject of more coronations in Taunton 20 June 1685 and Bridgewater

Capture of Bridgewater

Leaves Taunton & begins the march on Bridgewater at the head of 8,000 men

Capture of Taunton

Monmouth is proclaimed King in Taunton

Siege of Bristol

Monmouths advance on Bristol by way of Bridgewater & Keynsham is resumed

Advance on Bristol

Monmouth threatens Bristol while advancing through the west.

Role range: 1685-1685 – 1685-1685

Battle of Keynsham

After Keynsham & false news that the entire Royal Army is at hand Monmouth retreats

Invasion of England

Sets sail on the Helderenburgh & 2 ships from Texel for the south coast of England

Capture of Bridgewater

Monmouths forces reach Bridgewater. Learns that the Royalists under the Earl of Faversham are only 3 miles away

Battle of Sedgemoor

The second to last Battle fought on English soil, Monmouths makeshift force could not compete with the regular army, and was soundly defeated. Monmouth himself was captured and arrested in Dorset, Parliament later passes the Act of Attainder. Monmouth is defeated & later beheaded. Attacks a Royal army under the Earl of Faversham

Death of James Scott

Executed on Tower Hill

Execution

Despite begging for mercy, Monmouth is executed by Jack Ketch on Tower Hill. It is said that it took multiple blows of the axe to sever his head

Exile of James Scott

On his fathers death in 1685 Monmouth led the "Monmouth Rebellion", landing with three ships at Lyme Regis in Dorset in an attempt to take the throne from his uncle

Invasion of England

On his fathers death in 1685 Monmouth led the "Monmouth Rebellion", landing with three ships at Lyme Regis in Dorset in an attempt to take the throne from his uncle