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Mary of Modena (Maria Beatrice Eleonora Anna Margherita Isabella d'Este; 05 October [ O.S. 25 September] 1658 – 7 May [ O.S. 26 April] 1718) was Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. She was the second wife of King James II. Mary was a very firm Catholic.
Jul 21, 2022 · Abstract. Mary Beatrice of Modena is little known amongst all the queens consort of England. Yet, as the wife of James II, and the last Catholic queen consort, she played an important role in the construction of late Stuart monarchy.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES. MARY OF MODENA MARIA BEATRICE ANNE MARGARET ] (1658-1718), queen of the English king James II., was the daughter of Alphonso IV., duke of Modena, and the Duchess Laura, of the Roman family Martinozzi. She was born at Modena on the 5th of October 1658.
