Monmouth is beheaded

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, is beheaded on Tower Hill. An illegitimate son of Charles II, he had led a rebellion which aimed to overthrow James II and take the throne for himself.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Monmouth is beheaded". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16765, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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