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   What did the Glorious Revolution do?

   • The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw Protestant Prince William of Orange peacefully take the throne of Catholic James II of England. Thereafter, there was a constitutional monarchy where Parliament was much more powerful.

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   What happened during the Glorious Revolution?

   • The Glorious Revolution [a] is the sequence of events that led to the deposition of James II and VII in November 1688. He was replaced by his daughter Mary II and her Dutch husband, William III of Orange, who was also his nephew. The two ruled as joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland until Mary's death in 1694.

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   What happened during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

   • The Glorious Revolution of November 1688 saw Protestant William of Orange (l. 1650-1702) invade England and take the throne of Catholic James II of England (r. 1685-1688). There were no battles, and William was invited by Parliament to become king and rule jointly with his wife Queen Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694), daughter of James II.

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   Why was the change of King called a 'Glorious' Revolution?

   • The change of king from James II to William III of England was called a 'glorious' revolution because it was a peaceful change of monarchy (at least in England) and preserved the traditions of government. World History Encyclopedia is an Amazon Associate and earns a commission on qualifying book purchases. Cartwright, M. (2022, September 09).

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   The Glorious Revolution is the sequence of events that led to the deposition of James II and VII in November 1688. He was replaced by his daughter Mary II and her Dutch husband, William III of Orange, who was also his nephew. The two ruled as joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland until Mary's death in 1694.

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   Feb 20, 2018 · Learn about the 1688-1689 revolution that ousted Catholic King James II and established a joint monarchy with his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange. Find out how the Glorious Revolution changed England's political system, influenced the colonies and shaped the United Kingdom's history.

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   5 days ago · Glorious Revolution, in English history, the events of 1688–89 that resulted in the deposition of James II and the accession of his daughter Mary II and her husband, William III, prince of Orange and stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.

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   Sep 9, 2022 · The Glorious Revolution of November 1688 saw Protestant William of Orange (l. 1650-1702) invade England and take the throne of Catholic James II of England (r. 1685-1688). There were no battles, and William was invited by Parliament to become king and rule jointly with his wife Queen Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694), daughter of James II.

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   Jul 28, 2019 · Learn about the 1688-1689 coup that deposed Catholic King James II and established a constitutional monarchy in England. Find out how the Glorious Revolution influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights and modern democracy.

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   Feb 17, 2011 · Learn how the fear of Catholic tyranny and the Dutch invasion led to the overthrow of James II and the establishment of the joint monarchy of Mary and William. Explore the causes, events and consequences of the Glorious Revolution, a key turning point in British history.

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Learn about the Glorious Revolution of 1688-1689, which led to the overthrow of King James II and the ascension of William and Mary to the English throne. Explore the causes, events, and consequences of this revolution and its impact on American history.