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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 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.
Born at Holyrood on 16 October 1430, James II was only six years old when his father was murdered at Perth. James II was crowned in Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh in 1437, the first king not to be enthroned at Scone since Kenneth MacAlpin (843-58).
James II of Scotland (1430–1460), King of Scots (1437–1460) James II of Cyprus (circa 1438–1473), Titular King of Jerusalem. James II of England (1633–1701), also James VII of Scotland.
C. Cavalier Parliament. Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Coronation Gospels (British Library, Cotton MS Tiberius A.ii) Coronation of James II and VII and Mary. Correspondence with Enemies Act 1691. Correspondence with the Pretender Act 1697.
James VII and II. 14 October 1633 - 16 September 1701. House: Stuart. Titles: King of England, King of Ireland, King of Scotland, Duke of York
Dec 29, 2020 · JAMES II (1633–1701), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, second son of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, was born at St. James's Palace 14 (not 15) Oct. 1633. Soon after his christening he was created duke of York and Albany.
James II can mean: James II of England (1633–1701), King of England and Ireland, and as James VII, of Scotland. James II of Scotland (1430–1460), Duke of Rothesay.
