House of FitzJames

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The House of FitzJames Stuart, or simply FitzJames, is a noble house founded by James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick. He was the illegitimate son of James II & VII, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, a monarch of the House of Stuart. After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the 1st Duke of Berwick followed his father into exile, and much of the family's history since then has been in Spain and France, with several members of the family serving in a military capacity. The house has two main branches: The senior branch: It carries the title of Duke of Berwick and residing in Spain, originating from the 1st Duke's first marriage to Honora Burke, Countess of Lucan. Over time, this branch has accumulated many titles, including a few grandeeships of Spain, with some members acting as ambassadors or military officers. Junior Branch: Associated with France, this branch derives from the 1st Duke's second marriage to an Englishwoman, Anne Bulkeley. A notable member of this branch was Édouard de...

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