Descent of Elizabeth II From William I - Monarchs Not in The Direct Line of Descent From William I To Elizabeth II

Monarchs Not in The Direct Line of Descent From William I To Elizabeth II

There are 23 monarchs not in the direct line of descent from William I to Elizabeth II. The generation number corresponds to the generation number in the direct line.

Gen Monarch Reason Line Passed Through:
2 William II died without issue. younger brother, Henry I
3 Stephen Son and daughter bypassed by Treaty of Wallingford daughter of Henry I
5 Richard I died without legitimate issue younger brother, John
11 Richard II murdered and his throne usurped
by his cousin Henry IV		 uncle, Lionel, Duke of Clarence
11 Henry IV established House of Lancaster 〃
12 Henry V from House of Lancaster Grand-uncle, Lionel, Duke of Clarence
13 Henry VI from House of Lancaster Great grand-uncle, Lionel, Duke of Clarence
16 Edward V allegedly murdered in the Tower sister, Elizabeth of York
15 Richard III killed in battle Niece, elder brother's daughter, Elizabeth of York
14 Henry VII from a junior branch of the family Consort, Elizabeth of York, is from the senior branch.
Their marriage ended the War of Roses and united the houses.
17 Henry VIII his children died without issue sister, Margaret Tudor Scottish throne
18 Edward VI died without issue Aunt, Margaret Tudor Scottish throne
18 Mary I died without issue 〃
18 Elizabeth I died without issue 〃
21 Charles I Protestant Stuart line dies out sister, Elizabeth, Electress Palatine, and her daughter Sophia, Electress of Hanover, House of Hanover
22 Charles II Protestant Stuart line dies out Aunt, Elizabeth, Electress Palatine, and her daughter Sophia, Electress of Hanover, House of Hanover
22 James II Roman Catholic king deposed 〃
23 Mary II Protestant Stuart line dies out Grand-Aunt, Elizabeth, Electress Palatine, and her daughter Sophia, Electress of Hanover, House of Hanover
23 William III Protestant Stuart line dies out 〃
23 Anne Protestant Stuart line dies out 〃
27 George IV daughter dies in childbirth (grandchild stillborn) younger brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn
27 William IV died without legitimate issue 〃
31 Edward VIII abdicated, died without issue younger brother, George VI

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