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JAMES FITZ-JAMES

JAMES FITZ-JAMES, DUKE OF BERWICK (1670-1734), a natural son of James II., a naturalised Frenchman; defended the rights of his father; was present with him at the battle of the Boyne; distinguished himself in Spain, where he gained the victory of Almanza; was made marshal of France; fell at the siege of Philippsburg; left "Memoirs".


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