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What King defeated James the second at the Battle of the Boyne?

William III (William of Orange)


How was James's approach to the English monarchy different from that of William of Orange?

James I believed he had absolute power, while William of Orange agreed to restrictions on his power.


Who revolted in the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution, also called the Revolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James II of England (James VII of Scotland and James II of Ireland) by a union of English Parliamentarians with the Dutch stadtholder William III of Orange-Nassau (William of Orange).


Who did the glorious revolution bring to England's throne?

The Glorious Revolution overthrew King James II and brought King William III to the throne of England. James II


How was James I's approach to the English monarchy different from that of the William of orange?

James I believed he had absolute power, while William of Orange agreed to restrictions on his power.


How was James approach to the English monarchy different from that of William of orange?

James I believed he had absolute power, while William of Orange agreed to restrictions on his power.


Who overthrew James II?

James II of England was overthrown during the Glorious Revolution of 1688, primarily due to his attempts to promote Catholicism and centralize power. He was deposed by a coalition of Parliamentarians and Protestant nobles, who invited William of Orange, James's son-in-law, to invade England. William landed in November 1688, and James fled to France, effectively ending his reign. This event led to the establishment of constitutional monarchy under William and Mary.


King who got overthrown by William of orange?

James II


Who replaced James II on the throne and why?

William of Orange and James II's daughter, Mary.


What was the battle of boyne about?

It was about who the rightful king of England was - William of Orange or James II. William won.


Who became King of England in 1688?

James II or William of Orange


Who did William III succeed?

Ruling jointly with Mary II, William of Orange comes after James II.