Was James II's death an assassination?
Yes
No
Not Known
It is disputed
Answer
No, James II's death was not an assassination. He passed away from natural causes, specifically apoplexy (stroke), at the age of 67 at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 16, 1701. Suspicions of poisoning arose but were never substantiated. His passing occurred while in exile in France following his deposition during the Glorious Revolution.
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