James II of England - Wikipedia
James II and VII (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, until he was deposed in the 1688 Glorious Revolution.
James II | Biography, Religion, Accomplishments, Successor,
Nov 20, 2024 · James II (born October 14, 1633, London, England—died September 5/6 [September 16/17, New Style], 1701, Saint-Germain, France) was the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688, and the last Stuart monarch in the direct male line.
James II of England - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
He was King James II in England and Ireland, and King James VII in Scotland. He was also Duke of Normandy from 31 December 1660. He lost his kingdoms in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
James II of England - World History Encyclopedia
Sep 2, 2022 · James II of England (r. 1685-1688) reigned briefly as the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland until he was deposed by the Glorious Revolution of November 1688. James, also known as James VII of Scotland, was the fourth Stuart monarch.
James II of England - New World Encyclopedia
James II of England (also known as James VII of Scotland; October 14, 1633 – September 16, 1701) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland on February 6, 1685, and Duke of Normandy on December 31, 1660.
BBC - History - James II
Read a biography about King James II - a Stuart king of England, Scotland and Ireland who was overthrown in the 'Glorious Revolution' by William III.
James II (r.1685-1688) - The Royal Family
Born in 1633 and named after his grandfather James I, James II grew up in exile after the Civil War (he served in the armies of Louis XIV) and, after his brother's restoration, commanded the Royal Navy from 1660 to 1673.
King James II - Historic UK
Mar 5, 2021 · The Catholic King James II, Stuart king of England, Scotland and Ireland, was overthrown in the ‘Glorious Revolution’ in 1688 by King William III…
James II summary | Britannica
James II, (born Oct. 14, 1633, London, Eng.—died Sept. 16/17, 1701, Saint-Germain, France), King of Great Britain (1685–88). He was brother and successor to Charles II . In the English Civil Wars he escaped to the Netherlands (1648).
James II of England (1633-1701): Family, Reign, Deposition,
Dec 10, 2022 · James II of England: Fast Facts. Birth Day and Place: October 14, 1633; St James’s Palace, London, England. Died: September 16, 1701; Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Reign: 1685-1688. House: Stuart. Coronation Date: April 23, 1685. Title: King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith. Successor: Mary II and ...