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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Collection of facts about the Glorious Revolution

This post is a collection of facts about the Glorious Revolution (1688-1689). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• James II became king of England in 1685
• James II was Catholic and was opposed my Protestants
• Dutch Republic concerned England would support France in the Nine Years' War
• William III of Orange invaded England Nov 1688
• James II fled to France in Dec 16888
• Replaced by Mary II (daughter) and William III of Orange (Dutch nephew)
• Mary II and William III became joint monarchs in Apr 1689
• Led to Jacobitism which aimed to restore James II