# Mary II - Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/mary-ii
Reign: 1689 - 1694
Born-Died: 1662 - 1694
Dynasty: House of Stuart
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_II

Mary II ruled jointly with her husband William III after Parliament declared James II to have vacated the throne. She governed effectively during William's military absences and helped establish the post-1688 constitutional monarchy.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [William III](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-iii)
- Succeeded by: [Anne](https://english-history.com/rulers/anne)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1689 - [Bill of Rights](https://english-history.com/timeline/1689-bill-of-rights)
- 1689 - [Claim of Right in Scotland](https://english-history.com/timeline/1689-claim-of-right-in-scotland)
- 1690 - [Battle of the Boyne](https://english-history.com/timeline/1690-battle-of-the-boyne)
- 1694 - [Bank of England is founded](https://english-history.com/timeline/1694-bank-of-england-is-founded)