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James II

James II's Historical Timeline

  1. James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh

    James II (16 October 1430 – 3 August 1460) was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460.

  2. King James II, the last Roman Catholic British monarch, flees to France from William of Orange

    James Francis Edward Stuart (10 June 1688 – 1 January 1766), also known as the Old Pretender, was the senior House of Stuart claimant to the thrones of England, Ireland and Scotland from 1701 until...

  3. Prince William of Orange, the future King William III of Britain, summons the Convention Parliament to discuss ruling jo

    Prince William of Orange, the future King William III of Britain, summons the Convention Parliament to discuss ruling jointly with his wife, Mary, the daughter of the exiled King James II

  4. Army of Protestant King William III of England defeats deposed Roman Catholic King James II in the Battle of the Boyne a

    Army of Protestant King William III of England defeats deposed Roman Catholic King James II in the Battle of the Boyne at Oldbridge, Ireland

  5. James II dies

    James II dies

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was James II born?
James II was born on 1633-09-16.
What historical events involved James II?
James II was involved in 5 recorded historical events, including James II of Scotland (18 ) marries Mary of Guelders (15) at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, King James II, the last Roman Catholic British monarch, flees to France from William of Orange, Prince William of Orange, the future King William III of Britain, summons the Convention Parliament to discuss ruling jo.
When did James II die?
James II died on 1701-01-01.

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