James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685) illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter. On his father's death he claimed the throne. After the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion he was executed on Tower Hill, London.
James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685) illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter. On his father's death he claimed the throne. After the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion he was executed on Tower Hill, London.