Pretender

:This page is about the word Pretender as it applies to a monarchy. For other meanings, see Pretender (disambiguation).

Related Topics:
Monarchy - Pretender (disambiguation)

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A Pretender is a claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne. Deposed monarchs are not seen as pretenders, as the term only applies to those who have never occupied the throne. The papal equivalent is the antipope.

Related Topics:
Throne - Deposed monarchs - Papal - Antipope

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