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- 1. the events (1688–9) that led to the replacement, in 1689, of James II by his daughter Mary II and her husband William of Orange (who became William III) as joint monarchs. The bloodless ‘revolution’ greatly enhanced the constitutional powers of Parliament, with William and Mary's acceptance of the conditions laid down in the Bill of Rights.
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Feb 20, 2018 · The Glorious Revolution, also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution,” took place from 1688 to 1689 in England. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic King James...
Sep 9, 2022 · Definition. by Mark Cartwright. published on 09 September 2022. Available in other languages: French, Spanish. William of Orange Landing in England. John Wyck (Public Domain) 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).
- Mark Cartwright
Jul 28, 2019 · The Glorious Revolution refers to the events of 1688–89 that led to Catholic King James II of England being deposed and replaced on the throne by his Protestant daughter Mary II and her husband William III, Prince of Orange.
- Robert Longley
Feb 10, 2024 · The Glorious Revolution for APUSH is defined as the bloodless revolution that took place in England in 1688–89, resulting in the abdication of King James II and the ascension of King William III and Queen Mary II.
- Randal Rust
Definition. 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 ...
- Mark Cartwright
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The Revolution of 1688 that deposed King James II and put William III and Mary II on the throne of England, sometimes called the Glorious, or Bloodless, Revolution. James Stuart, the seventh James to rule Scotland and the second to rule England, was fated to be the last Stuart king ever to sit on the British throne.
Feb 3, 2020 · Taking place in 1688–89, the Glorious Revolution (a name first used by politician John Hampden in 1689) saw James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, deposed by his daughter, Mary, and her husband, the Dutch prince William of Orange. William of Orange was the last person to successfully invade England. What led up to it?