James Stuart, Duke of Cambridge
James Stuart, Duke of Cambridge KG (12 July 1663 – 20 June 1667) was the second son of the Duke of York (later James II of England) and his first wife, Anne Hyde. In 1664, the infant James became the first Duke of Cambridge and Baron of Dauntsey, titles his uncle, King Charles II, created especially for him. The King also appointed Cambridge a Knight of the Garter, but never invested him due to his untimely death. Cambridge received a yearly pension of £3,000 from the king.
| James Stuart | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Cambridge; Earl of Cambridge; Baron of Dauntsey | |
Portrait by John Michael Wright, c. 1666–7. James is shown wearing the robes and top-hat of the Order of the Garter. This is the only portrait of James painted from life. | |
| Born | 12 July 1663 St James's Palace, London, England |
| Died | 20 June 1667 (aged 3) Richmond Palace, Surrey |
| Burial | 26 June 1667 Westminster Abbey |
| House | Stuart |
| Father | James, Duke of York |
| Mother | Anne Hyde |
| Religion | Anglicanism |
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