British Claims To The French Throne - Failed Claimants

Failed Claimants

In addition two failed claimants to the throne of England were also styled King of France. They are usually omitted from regnal lists.

  • Lambert Simnel, impersonating Edward Plantagenet, 17th Earl of Warwick. Styled "Edward VI, King of England and France" (May 24 – June 16, 1487). Captured in the Battle of Stoke Field by Henry VII.
  • James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. Styled "King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland" (June 20 – July 6, 1685). Captured in the Battle of Sedgemoor by James II/VII.

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