Unlike his brother, James was not cautious. He enlarged the army, defeated rebellion by Protestant pretenders to the throne, and ruled with little regard for tact. In open violation of the Test Act, James filled important positions in the army and civil services with Catholics. The English were prepared to tolerate James II as long as they thought he would be succeeded by his two Protestant daughters. However, when a son was born and a Catholic succession seemed assured, the Glorious Revolution became inevitable.
So yes, yes he did. That jerk.
William of Orange and James II's daughter, Mary.
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James II/VII was an open Catholic, that together with his hostility to the Parliament.
On the death of his brother, Charles II.
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James II succeeded Charles II in 1685. This was as the King of England and Ireland. As King of Scotland, James II was known as James VII.
Yes they were Charles II died without a legitimate heir and James II succeeded him.
James II of Aragon was born in 1267.
James Dalton II was born in 1910.
James Boag II died in 1919.
James Boag II was born in 1854.
James II of Majorca was born in 1243.
James II of Majorca died in 1311.
James II of Cyprus died in 1473.
James Ricker II is 6' 1".
James II of England was James VII of Scots and took the throne in 1633 after the death of his father James VI of Scots and II of England and Ireland.