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Religion. Anglicanism. Signature. Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband, King William III and II, from 1689 until her death in 1694. She was also Princess of Orange following her marriage on 4 November 1677.
3 days ago · Mary II (born April 30, 1662, London, England—died December 28, 1694, London) was the queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–94) and wife of King William III. As the daughter of King James II , she made it possible for her Dutch husband to become co-ruler of England after he overthrew James’s government.
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Sep 12, 2022 · Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694) ruled jointly with her husband William III of England (r. 1689-1702) until her death from smallpox. While William suffered a xenophobic reaction to his rule, Mary represented the continuity of the Royal House of Stuart and was much more popular with the people than her Dutch husband.
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Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen regnant of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until her death. Mary was a Protestant . She became queen after the Glorious Revolution , which resulted in the deposition of her Roman Catholic father, James II and VII .
- 11 April 1689
- James II & VII
- 1689 – 28 December 1694
- William III & II
Mary II (April 30, 1662 – December 28, 1694) reigned as Queen of England and Ireland from February 13, 1689, and as Queen of Scots (as Mary II of Scotland) from April 11, 1689 until her death. Mary, a Protestant , came to the thrones following the Glorious Revolution , which resulted in the deposition of her Roman Catholic father, James II .
Mary II was the daughter of James II and Anne Hyde, the Protestant queen of England. She married William of Orange, the Dutch Protestant leader, in 1689 and became co-ruler of England after the 'Glorious Revolution'. She died of smallpox in 1694, leaving William to rule alone. Learn more about her life, role and legacy from this web page.
Learn about the first joint sovereigns of England, who transformed Kensington Palace and ruled from 1689 to 1694. Discover their childhood, marriage, personal lives, and the "Glorious Revolution" that brought them to power.