Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester

Other partners

Relationships recorded without a marriage.

• James II of EnglandKing of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 16881633–1701

Children

• James Darnley1684–1685
• Catherine Sheffield, Duchess of Buckingham and Normanby(died 1743)1685–1743

Questions about the House of Stuart

• Why did James VI and I succeed Elizabeth I of England?
  Inheritance by blood, secured by political preparation
• Why did Charles I of England succeed James VI and I?
  Inheritance
• How were Elizabeth I of England and James VI and I related?
  First cousins twice removed

About

Catherine Colyear, suo jure Countess of Dorchester and Countess of Portmore, was an English noble and courtier. She was the mistress of King James II of England both before and after he came to the throne. Catherine was noted not for beauty but for her celebrated wittiness and sharp tongue.

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