1701Death of James Francis Edward StewartJames Francis Edward Stewart
Death of James II
Historical records for Scotland in 1701, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of James II
If James had abjured his Catholicism he would have been James III in England
Mary II or Queen Anne as legitimate sovereigns. Louis XIV recognises James France's Edward as James III of England and VIII of Scotland
On his fathers death in 1701 James declared himself King as King James III of England and VIII of Scotland and was recognised as such by France Spain the Papal States and Modena these states refuse to recognise William III
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