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title: James Scott, Duke of Monmouth
author: Peter Lely
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16328/james-scott-duke-of-monmouth/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2022-09-01
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# James Scott, Duke of Monmouth
_Authored by Peter Lely_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16328.png)
## Image Caption
A c. 1682 portrait by Peter Lely of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (b. 1649). Monmouth was the illegitimate son of [Charles I of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/Charles_I_of_England/) and led the failed [Monmouth Rebellion](https://www.worldhistory.org/Monmouth_Rebellion/) against [James II of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/James_II_of_England/). He was executed for treason in 1685. (National Trust Collection)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Lely, P. (2022, September 01). James Scott, Duke of Monmouth. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Lely, Peter. "James Scott, Duke of Monmouth." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 01, 2022. .
### MLA
Lely, Peter. "James Scott, Duke of Monmouth." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Sep 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peter_Lely_(1618-1680)_(after)_-_James_Scott_(1649%E2%80%931685),_Duke_of_Monmouth,_KG,_in_Garter_Robes_-_1171154_-_National_Trust.jpg) by [**Peter Lely**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peter_Lely_(1618-1680)_(after)_-_James_Scott_(1649%E2%80%931685),_Duke_of_Monmouth,_KG,_in_Garter_Robes_-_1171154_-_National_Trust.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 01 September 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.