Stuart Pretenders, 1689-1824
Despite the deposition of James II in 1689, he and his descendants continued to claim the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland for more than a century afterwards. This claim was, when politically suitable, recognized by some other European monarchs. As the Stuart pretenders considered the government of England after 1688 to be illegitimate, they did not recognize the validity of the union of the English and Scottish crowns in 1707, or the union with Ireland in 1801.
| Picture | Name | Father | Birth | Marriage | Became Consort | Coronation | Ceased to be Consort | Death | Spouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary of Modena | (Este) |
5 October 1658 | 30 September 1673 (by proxy) | 6 February 1685 husband's accession |
23 April 1685 | 16 September 1701 husband's death |
7 May 1718 | James VII | |
| Maria Clementina Sobieska | (Sobieski) |
18 July 1702 | 3 September 1719 | None | 18 January 1735 | "James VIII" | |||
| Louise of Stolberg | 20 September 1752 | 28 March 1772 (by proxy) 14 April 1772 |
None | 3 April 1784 separation 31 January 1788 husband's death |
29 January 1824 | "Charles III" | |||
Read more about this topic: List Of Scottish Consorts
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