James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth

English nobleman and soldier (1649–1685)
Person human Q140235
James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
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James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth

Summary

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth is a human[1]. He was born in Rotterdam[2]. He was born on April 9, 1649[3]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. He died on July 15, 1685[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military leader[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth died in Tower Hill[4].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth passed away in London[9].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was born on April 9, 1649[3].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth died on July 15, 1685[5].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[10].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's father was Charles II of England[11].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's mother was Lucy Walter[12].
  • Among James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's spouses was Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch[13].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[14].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was Henry Scott, 1st Earl of Deloraine[15].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was James Crofts[16].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was Lady Charlotte Scott[17].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was Charles Scott, Earl of Doncaster[18].
  • A child of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was Anne Scott[19].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth worked as a military officer[6].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth worked as a military leader[7].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth held the position of rector[22].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[23].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth held the position of Master of the Horse (England)[24].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth received the Knight of the Garter[25].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth is recorded as male[26].
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's place of birth was Rotterdam[2]. He was born on April 9, 1649[3]. His father was Charles II of England[11]. His mother was Lucy Walter[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military leader[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; rector[22], an elective office[30]; Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Master of the Horse (England)[24].

Recognition

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth received the Knight of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was married to Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch[13]. Children include James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[14], a military personnel[33], 1674–1705[34], of Scotland[35], awarded the Order of the Thistle[36]; Henry Scott, 1st Earl of Deloraine[15], a military personnel[37], 1676–1730[38], of Kingdom of Great Britain[39], awarded the Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath[40]; James Crofts[16], a military leader[41], 1683–1732[42]; Lady Charlotte Scott[17], 1683–1683[43]; Charles Scott, Earl of Doncaster[18], 1672–1674[44]; and Anne Scott[19], 1675–1685[45].

Death and Burial

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth died on July 15, 1685[5]. Recorded place of death include Tower Hill[4], a hill[46], in United Kingdom[47] and London[9], a metropolis[48], in Roman Empire[49], founded in 0047[50]. The cause of death was decapitation[51]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[10].

Why It Matters

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth born?

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].

Where did James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth die?

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth passed away in Tower Hill[4].

Who were James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's parents?

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's father was Charles II of England[11]. James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's mother was Lucy Walter[12].

Who was James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth married to?

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth's spouses include Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch[13].

What did James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth do for work?

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth worked as military officer[6] and military leader[7].

What awards did James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [51] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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