Henry Benedict Thomas Edward Maria Clement Francis Xavier Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York, also known as the Cardinal of York, was a cardinal, and was the third and final Jacobite heir to publicly claim the thrones of Great Britain and Ireland, as the younger grandson of King James VII and II. One of the longest-serving cardinals in history, Henry spent his whole life in the Papal States and became the dean of the College of Cardinals and cardinal-bishop of Ostia and Velletri. Unlike his father James Francis Edward Stuart and elder brother Charles Edward Stuart, Henry made no effort to seize the thrones. After Charles's death in 1788, Henry became known by Jacobites as Henry IX and I, but the Papacy did not recognise Henry as the lawful ruler of Great Britain and Ireland and instead referred to him as the "Cardinal Duke of York". He was most widely known as the Duke of York, a title in the Jacobite peerage granted to him by his father.
Henry Benedict Stuart, Italian cardinal, pretender to the British throne and last member of the House of Stuart (born 1725)
On July 13, in the year 1807, Henry Benedict Stuart, Italian cardinal, pretender to the British throne and last member of the House of Stuart (born 1725). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 13, one of 385 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Henry Benedict Stuart. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on July 13, 1807 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 16 June 2026.
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