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What was James II of England's full title?

  • King of England and Ireland

  • King of England, Scotland, and Ireland

  • King of Great Britain and Ireland

  • King of England and Wales

Answer

James II was King of England and King of Ireland, and King of Scotland as James VII from the death of his elder brother, Charles II, on 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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