James II
- January 8, 2024
- King
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James II |
| Occupation | King |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 14, 1633(1633-10-14) |
| Age | 391 |
| Date Of Death | September 16, 1701, Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France |
| Birthplace | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Libra |
James II Biography
| Name | James II |
| Birthday | Oct 14 |
| Birth Year | 1633 |
| Place Of Birth | London |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | Charles I of England, Henrietta Maria |
| Siblings | Charles II of England |
| Spouse | Mary of Modena , Anne Hyde |
| Children(s) | Mary II of England, James Francis Edward Stuart, MORE |
James II is one of the most popular and richest King who was born on October 14, 1633 in London, England, United Kingdom. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He is best known for bucking the Anglican establishment by trying to procure religious liberty for English Roman Catholics and Protestant nonconformists.
He was part of the Stuart family, the ruling family after the death of Queen Elizabeth I.
He was married twice, first to Anne Hyde and then to Mary of Modena. He fathered nineteen children, including Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Mary II.
James II Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | King |
| House | Living in own house. |
James II is one of the richest King from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James II 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was appointed the position of Lord High Admiral at age 3.
He was the last Roman Catholic monarch in England, Ireland, and Scotland.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is James II Dating?
According to our records, James II married to Mary of Modena , Anne Hyde. As of December 1, 2023, James II’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular King. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James II celebrates birthday on October 14 of every year.
What is James II best known for?
James II (1633-1701) was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688. Britain’s last Stuart and last Catholic monarch, he granted religious minorities the right to worship. He was deposed by the Glorious Revolution.
Why did the English not like James II?
During the brief rule of King James II, many in England feared the imposition of a Catholic absolute monarchy by the man who modeled his rule on that of his French Catholic cousin, Louis XIV. Opposition to James II, spearheaded by the English Whig party, overthrew the king in the Glorious Revolution of 1688–1689.
Is James II related to Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary, daughter of James II and her Dutch husband were invited to be King and Queen following James abdication.
What happened to James II after he was dethroned?
After his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690, James returned to France, where he spent the rest of his life in exile at Saint-Germain, protected by Louis XIV.
What did James 2 do to upset Parliament?
James married Anne Hyde, a Catholic and he later converted to Catholicism. In 1673 Parliament passed the Test Acts that prevented Catholics from being Members of Parliament or from holding any other high office. As a result of this legislation James was forced to resign as Lord High Admiral.