# James II - King of England and Ireland; James VII of Scotland

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/james-ii
Reign: 1685 - 1688
Born-Died: 1633 - 1701
Dynasty: House of Stuart
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_II_of_England

James II openly practiced Catholicism and sought greater religious toleration through expansive use of royal prerogative. The birth of a Catholic male heir intensified opposition, and the Glorious Revolution forced him into exile.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles II](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-ii)
- Succeeded by: [William III](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-iii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1685 - [James II becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1685-james-ii-becomes-king)
- 1685 - [Monmouth Rebellion](https://english-history.com/timeline/1685-monmouth-rebellion)
- 1688 - [Glorious Revolution](https://english-history.com/timeline/1688-glorious-revolution)