James II and VII reigned from February 1685 until his deposition in 1688 during the Glorious Revolution, and was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland. His reign centered on conflicts regarding religion, absolutism and the divine right of kings, and his deposition ultimately confirmed Parliament's supremacy over the Crown. As the second surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France, James converted to Catholicism in the 1660s, which sparked significant concern; though he initially succeeded his brother Charles II with broad support, his efforts to advance Catholic interests and impose absolutist policies generated opposition, and the birth of his Catholic heir in June 1688, combined with the acquittal of seven bishops prosecuted for opposing his religious policies, destabilized his authority.
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Birth Date14 October 1633 Old Style, 24 October 1633 New Style; the Old Style date is recorded here. Role
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Established in 1660 as the Company of Royal Adventurers Trading to Africa with James, Duke of York, later King James II, among its governors, and rechartered in 1672 under its better known name.
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Source Wikipedia: James II of England
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Additional Source Wikipedia: James II of EnglandLead section (edge: participant James II of England)
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Additional Source Wikipedia: Mary II of EnglandLead section (edge: succeeded-by Mary II of England)
Additional Source Wikipedia: William III of EnglandLead section (edge: succeeded-by William III of England)
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- Also in Geography Atlas: England, originated there.
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1. Wikipedia: James II of England
WikipediaLead section
reigned from February 1685 until his deposition in 1688 during the Glorious Revolution
Infobox (born)
14 October 1633 (Old Style); 24 October 1633 (New Style)
Infobox (died)
16 September 1701
James II of England: Gender
James II and VII reigned from February 1685 until his deposition in 1688 during the Glorious Revolution, and was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland.
- Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
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James II and VII (14 October 1633, 16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII from February 1685 until he was deposed in the 1688 Glorious Revolution.
Participant In: Glorious Revolution, Lead section (edge: participant James II of England)
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 to 1688, was deposed in the 1688 Glorious Revolution.
In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
Infobox: born 14 October 1633 (N.S.: 24 October 1633); died 16 September 1701 (aged 67)
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Wikidata Q126188, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Wikipedia: William III of England
WikipediaSucceeded By: William III of Orange, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by William III of England)Quote, Succeeded By: William III of Orange, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by William III of England)
Supported by a group of influential English political and religious leaders, William invaded England with a Dutch force in November 1688. He landed at the south-western English port of Brixham and James was deposed shortly afterward.
Wikipedia: Mary II of England
WikipediaSucceeded By: Mary II of England, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by Mary II of England)Quote, Succeeded By: Mary II of England, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by Mary II of England)
William and Mary became king and queen regnant.
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