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Also Known As Lord of Torboultoun • Baron of Settrington • Earl of March • 1st Duke of Lennox • Earl of Darnley
Born July 29, 1672 • London • England
Died May 27, 1723 (aged 50) • England
Notable Family Members father Charles II • mother Louise-Renée de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth
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