Duke of Monmouth - Revision history

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	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir presumptive to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir presumptive to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684.

	When his father died and his uncle became James II in 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.		When his father died and his uncle became James II in 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.

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	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch.

	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his ~~deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as~~ James II.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir presumptive to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684.
			When his father died and his uncle became James II in 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.
	In 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.

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	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II.

	In 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.		In 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.

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	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed Charles's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed Charles's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish ~~[[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|~~Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch~~]], whose surname James assumed~~.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch.

	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no ~~legitimate~~ children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. ~~Unfortunately~~, he cooperated with ~~the wrong political party:~~ the [[Whigs]] ~~pushed him into thinking~~ that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. ~~Their~~ support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II. In 1685, ~~James Scott~~, ~~who~~ still ~~believed that he had~~ the ~~right to declare himself~~ king ~~of England,~~ arrived at Dorset~~, England,~~ where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. ~~James Scott~~ was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. During the Exclusion Crisis, he cooperated with the [[Whigs]] and Monmouth thought that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. The Whigs' support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II.

			In 1685, Monmouth started an insurrection, still thinking himself the only legitimate king. He arrived at Dorset where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. Monmouth was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.

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	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed Charles's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed Charles's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts~~, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]~~. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.

	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no legitimate children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. Unfortunately, he cooperated with the wrong political party: the [[Whigs]] pushed him into thinking that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. Their support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II. In 1685, James Scott, who still believed that he had the right to declare himself king of England, arrived at Dorset, England, where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. James Scott was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no legitimate children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. Unfortunately, he cooperated with the wrong political party: the [[Whigs]] pushed him into thinking that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. Their support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II. In 1685, James Scott, who still believed that he had the right to declare himself king of England, arrived at Dorset, England, where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. James Scott was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.

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	1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress Lucy Walter.		1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress Lucy Walter.

	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed ~~the king~~'s wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed Charles's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.

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	1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress [[Lucy Walter]].		1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress Lucy Walter.

	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

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	Davison, Anita. "Executed: James Scott Duke of Monmouth 1685." ''Unusual Historicals'', Oct 01 2012, http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.de/2012/10/executed-james-scott-duke-of-monmouth.html. Accessed June 12 2013.		Davison, Anita. "Executed: James Scott Duke of Monmouth 1685." ''Unusual Historicals'', Oct 01 2012, http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.de/2012/10/executed-james-scott-duke-of-monmouth.html. Accessed June 12 2013.

	Simkin, John. "Duke of Monmouth." Spartacus Educational, first published online September 1997, http://spartacus-educational.com/STUmonmouthD.htm. Accessed June 12 2013.		Simkin, John. "Duke of Monmouth." ''Spartacus Educational'', first published online September 1997, http://spartacus-educational.com/STUmonmouthD.htm. Accessed June 12 2013.

	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "James Scott, duke of Monmouth." ''Encyclopædia Britannica'', first published online Jul 20, 1998, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Scott-duke-of-Monmouth. Accessed June 13 2013.		The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "James Scott, duke of Monmouth." ''Encyclopædia Britannica'', first published online Jul 20, 1998, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Scott-duke-of-Monmouth. Accessed June 13 2013.

	Vicary, Tim. "The Protestant Prince - James Scott, Duke of Monmouth." ''English Historical Fiction Authors'', January 26 2013, http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.de/2013/01/the-protestant-prince-james-scott-duke.html. Accessed June 13 2013.		Vicary, Tim. "The Protestant Prince - James Scott, Duke of Monmouth." ''English Historical Fiction Authors'', January 26 2013, http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.de/2013/01/the-protestant-prince-james-scott-duke.html. Accessed June 13 2013.

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	1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress [[Lucy Walter]].		1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress [[Lucy Walter]].

	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the [[~~English~~ Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English [[Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.

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	1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress Lucy Walter.		1649-1685. Also known as James Scott. Illegitimate son of King [[Charles II]] and his mistress [[Lucy Walter]].

	Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the English Civil War. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.		Charles and Lucy met in the Netherlands during Charles's exile during the [[English Civil War]]. Although the two had no contact whatsoever after James's birth, Lucy wanted to prove that she was indeed the king's wife. Rumours about a 'Black Box', in which government officials could find the lost marriage certificates, circulated. However, after Charles married Catherine of Braganza in 1662, he declared that such a marriage contract never existed.

	Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by Lord William Crofts. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch, whose surname James assumed.		Despite the issues he had with his mistress, Charles stood behind his illegitimate child. In 1658, James was removed from his mother's care and brought up by [[William Crofts, 1st Baron Crofts\|Lord William Crofts]]. In 1662, James moved to Charles II's court and was made Duke of Monmouth on Feburary 14 1663. Charles wanted his son to be accepted at court and arranged a marriage between James and the twelve-year old Scottish [[Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch\|Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch]], whose surname James assumed.

	Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no legitimate children of their own, Charles's brother James, Duke of York, was the heir to the throne. But James was Catholic. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an Anglican Protestant and he had the ability to fascinate people. Unfortunately, he cooperated with the wrong political party: the [[Whigs]] pushed him into thinking that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. Their support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the Rye House Plot and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as [[James II]]. In 1685, James Scott, who still believed that he had the right to declare himself king of England, arrived at Dorset, England, where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the Battle of Sedgemoor. James Scott was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.		Since Charles and his wife Catherine had no legitimate children of their own, Charles's brother [[James II\|James, Duke of York]], was the heir to the throne. But James was [[Catholicism\|Catholic]]. James Scott, on the other hand, was raised as an [[Church of England\|Anglican Protestant]] and he had the ability to fascinate people. Unfortunately, he cooperated with the wrong political party: the [[Whigs]] pushed him into thinking that he was indeed - or at least that he by rights should be - the legitimate son and heir of Charles II. Their support and influence turned James into a staunch megalomaniac. Between 1682 and 1683, James became part of the [[Rye House Plot]] and his father forced him to leave England in 1684. On his deathbed, Charles II converted to Catholicism. His brother James succeeded him on the throne as James II. In 1685, James Scott, who still believed that he had the right to declare himself king of England, arrived at Dorset, England, where he and his 4,000 followers were defeated in the [[Battle of Sedgemoor]]. James Scott was arrested and beheaded soon afterwards.


			'''Sources'''

			Davison, Anita. "Executed: James Scott Duke of Monmouth 1685." ''Unusual Historicals'', Oct 01 2012, http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.de/2012/10/executed-james-scott-duke-of-monmouth.html. Accessed June 12 2013.

			Simkin, John. "Duke of Monmouth." Spartacus Educational, first published online September 1997, http://spartacus-educational.com/STUmonmouthD.htm. Accessed June 12 2013.

			The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "James Scott, duke of Monmouth." ''Encyclopædia Britannica'', first published online Jul 20, 1998, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Scott-duke-of-Monmouth. Accessed June 13 2013.

			Vicary, Tim. "The Protestant Prince - James Scott, Duke of Monmouth." ''English Historical Fiction Authors'', January 26 2013, http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.de/2013/01/the-protestant-prince-james-scott-duke.html. Accessed June 13 2013.
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	~~http://www~~.~~britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/389635/~~James-Scott~~-duke-~~of-Monmouth

	http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.de/2013/01/the-protestant-prince-james-scott-duke.html

	~~http://www~~.~~spartacus~~.~~schoolnet.co.uk/STUmonmouthD.htm~~

	~~http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.de/2012/10/executed-james-scott-duke-of-monmouth.html~~