James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth (Cromwell the Great)

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (9 April 1649 – 15 July 1685) was an politician, soldier and the third Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Originally called James Crofts or James Fitzroy, took his wife's surname upon marriage. James was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland, and his mistress Lucy Walter.

Lords Presidents of the Council of State under James Scott, Duke of Monmouth
Lords Presidents of the Commonwealth State Council under Henry Cromwell. All named by the Lord Protector.