James Ii (Noun)
Meaning
The last Stuart to be king of England and Ireland and Scotland; overthrown in 1688 (1633-1701).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- James II relinquished the throne when he fled England during the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
- The rule of James II was marked by unpopular policies which isolated him from his opposition.
- He was the last of the Stuart kings, James II being overthrown in the glorious revolution.
- The reign of James II from 1685 to 1688 was short lived due to heavy opposition.
- The Parliamentarians in England paved the way for James II's downfall by passing laws preventing Catholic descendants.