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Also Known As	James Fitzroy • James Crofts • James Scott, duke of Monmouth, duke of Buccleuch, earl of Doncaster, earl of Dalkeith, Baron Scott of Tindale, Lord Scott of Whitchester and Eskdale
Born	April 9, 1649 • Rotterdam • Netherlands
Died	July 15, 1685 (aged 36) • London • England
Notable Family Members	father Charles II • mother Lucy Walter
Role In	Rye House Plot

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