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What title did James claim in Continental Europe?

  • Duke of York

  • Baron of Dublin

  • King of France

  • Chevalier de St. George

Answer

As the Chevalier de St. George, James asserted his claim to the throne of Great Britain in Continental Europe, earning the recognition and support of various European monarchs. He gained this title due to his Jacobite loyalists, who supported the restoration of the Stuart dynasty. Despite his efforts and support from influential figures like Louis XIV of France, James' attempts to reclaim the British throne ultimately failed.
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