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William and Mary were chosen to rule by the English Parliament in 1688 during the Glorious Revolution. They were invited to take the throne by a group of Protestant nobles who opposed the Catholic King James II, leading to his abdication. Their acceptance of the crown was contingent on their agreement to govern in accordance with parliamentary laws, establishing a constitutional monarchy in England.
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What did William and Mary who inaugurated their rule in 1689 believe in?
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What did William and Mary have to do to rule England?
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Did William and Mary rule England as a parliamentary democracy?
yes
Why did parliament invite William and Mary to rule in 1689?
Parliament withdrew its support from James and offered the English throne to his daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange.
Why did parliament ask William and Mary to rule England at the time of the glorious revolution?
Mary was the daughter of the current English king.
In 1688 what two leaders accepted parliament's invitation to rule England?
William of Orange, and his wife Mary. They became our only joint sovereigns, William III and Mary II.
Which ruling pair succeeded James II of England?
Answer King James II of England was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Mary II and her husband, William of Orange, who became King William III. The joint rule of Mary II & William III (Mary Stuart & William of Orange)
Revolt in England that resulted in William and Mary becoming the king and queen of England?
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.
William and Mary were offered the throne of England to do what?
William and Mary were offered the throne of England to rule as part of a constitutional monarchy. During William and Mary's reign, parliament had more power whereas before the Glorious Revolution the monarch had the most power.
Where did William and Mary rule?
William and Mary ruled from 1688 CE to 1702 CE. Mary died in 1694 and William ruled alone until his death in 1702.
What state is home to the William and Mary football team?
The state Virginia is home to the William & Mary football team. The William & Mary mascot is the Tribe. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Are William and Mary and William and Mary of Orange the same persons?
Yes they are!
