Queen Mary (Stuart) daughter of James II. Not to be confused with Mary Tudor or Mary Queen of Scots who were 100 years or so previous.
Mary I 1553-1558 Mary II 1689-1694.
Queen Mary II of England died on December 28, 1694 at the age of 32.
Queen Mary II of England died on December 28, 1694 at the age of 32.
1689 to 1694 jointly then William alone until 1702
Queen Mary II ruled England from 1689 until her death in 1694, alongside her husband, King William III, following the Glorious Revolution. This period was marked by political instability, as the monarchy faced challenges from Parliament and emerging political parties. The reign saw significant strides in religious tolerance, particularly with the Toleration Act of 1689, which allowed for greater freedom of worship for non-Anglicans. Additionally, the era was characterized by advancements in science and culture, laying the groundwork for the Enlightenment.
Queen Mary II of England was born on April 30, 1662 and died on December 28, 1694. Queen Mary II of England would have been 32 years old at the time of death or 353 years old today.
Annapolis is the capital city in Maryland. In 1694 it was named after Princess Anne of Denmark and Norway. In 1702 she became the Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland.
William and Mary refers to two separate individuals, King William III of England and Queen Mary II, who were married and jointly ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until Mary's death in 1694. They came to power following the Glorious Revolution, which resulted in the overthrow of Mary’s father, King James II. Their reign is significant for establishing constitutional monarchy and the Bill of Rights in 1689, which laid the groundwork for modern democracy in Britain. The College of William & Mary in Virginia is named in their honor.
Following James I of England's death in 1625, he was succeeded by Charles I (1625-1649), Charles II (1660-1685), James II (1685-1688), Mary II (1689-1694), and William III (William of Orange) (1689-1702). Between 1649 and 1660, there was no monarch, and England was led by the Lord Protectors Oliver Cromwell and Richard Cromwell.
1694
In 1689 the 'Glorious Revolution' saw William and Mary rule jointly, but the price for their crown was that the power of the monarch be curtailed.
The Bank of England was incorporated on July 27, 1694.