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James VII and II (14 October 1633 O.S. – 16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II, and King of Scotland as James VII from the death of his elder brother, Charles II, on 6 February 1685. He was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was the last Catholic monarch of … See more
Birth
James, the second surviving son of King Charles I and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France, was born at St James's Palace in London on 14 October 1633. Later that same year, he was … See moreJames's younger daughter Anne succeeded when William died in 1702. The Act of Settlement provided that, if the line of succession established in the Bill of Rights were extinguished, … See more
Historical analysis of James II has been somewhat revised since Whig historians, led by Lord Macaulay, cast James as a cruel absolutist and his reign as "tyranny which approached … See more
First marriage
After the collapse of the Commonwealth in 1660, Charles II was restored to the English throne. Although James was the heir presumptive, … See moreWar in Ireland
With the assistance of French troops, James landed in Ireland in March 1689. The Irish Parliament did not follow the example of the … See moreJames's son James Francis Edward was recognised as king at his father's death by Louis XIV of France and James's remaining … See more
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James II and VII (14 October 1633 – 16 September 1701) was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688. He was King James II in England …
- Predecessor: Charles II
- Coronation: 23 April 1685
- Reign: 6 February 1685 – 23 December 1688
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