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Who was James Scott's father?

  • Charles II

  • James II

  • Henry VIII

  • William III

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Charles II was the father of James Scott, also known as the Duke of Monmouth. James was an illegitimate son born to Charles and Lucy Walter, a Welsh noblewoman. Charles acknowledged James as his son and granted him the title of Duke of Monmouth. James became a prominent figure in English politics and played a significant role in the Monmouth Rebellion, an attempt to overthrow his uncle, James II.
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