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Lady Mary

A princess, daughter of the Duke of York, later Queen Mary II.

minor

Also known as Mary, Poor Lady Mary

First appearance: II: The Coming of William

Lady Mary shows up with force in II: The Coming of William. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the intended bride for William, described as a child and foolish by Charles.
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Lady Mary first appears in 0038 ii the coming of william.

In II: The Coming of William: Mentioned as the intended bride for William, described as a child and foolish by Charles.

Later, in III: La Kéroualle: Referenced as the proposed bride for William of Orange.

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15 connections

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MDMadame d'OrléansSTSir Thomas Kil…LFLady Frances M…MBM. BarillonSWSir William Te…LMLady Mary

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Court and Conspirators
  • Whig Conspirators
  • Extended Cast of Intrigue
  • Diplomatic Envoys

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lady Mary in II: The Coming of William