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James II of England, also known as James VII, was born on October 14, 1633, in London and died on September 16, 1701, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He was a politician and was known for being the King of England and King of Ireland, as well as the King of Scotland.
James II's parents were Charles I of England and Henrietta Maria of France. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of England, and the Republic of Ireland. His nationality was English, Scottish and Irish.
He was the founder of the Order of the Thistle and had several children, including James Stuart, Duke of Cambridge; Anne, Queen of Great Britain; Charles Stuart, Duke of Cambridge (1677); Mary II of England; James Francis Edward Stuart; Louisa Maria Stuart; Henrietta FitzJames; James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick; Henry FitzJames; Charles Stuart, Duke of Kendal; Isabel Stuart and Charles Stuart, Duke of Cambridge (1660–1661).
As a father, he was known for being the father of Charles Stuart, Duke of Cambridge (1677); Mary II of England; Anne, Queen of Great Britain; James Francis Edward Stuart; Louisa Maria Stuart; Henrietta FitzJames; James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick and Henry FitzJames.