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Also Known As Marie Beatrice d’Este
Born October 5, 1658 • Modena • Italy
Died May 7, 1718 (aged 59) • Saint-Germain-en-Laye • France
Notable Family Members spouse James II • son James Edward, the Old Pretender

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Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland
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Louis de Durfort, 2nd earl of Feversham
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