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Mary of Modena (died 1718)

Historical image related to Mary of Modena (died 1718) from October 5, 1658

Mary of Modena

Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 to 1688

Mary of Modena was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland as the second wife of James VII and II. A devout Roman Catholic, Mary married the widower James, who was then the younger brother and heir presumptive of Charles II. She was devoted to James and their children, two of…
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October 5

Day of the year

October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 87 days remain until the end of the year.
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