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Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. | |||
was passed on to Sophia of Hanover and her heirs. | |||
Revision as of 14:53, 19 December 2016
Established by the Act of Settlement (1701). In order to prevent James Edward Stuart, the Catholic son of James II, to become king, the line of succession was passed on to Sophia of Hanover and her heirs.