James II of England
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 (1633–1701).
The record
James II of England was a King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688. Born on 14 October 1633 in London, England died on 5 September 1701 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye at the age of 67.
Positions held include Duke of York (1633–1685), Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1660–1673) and Lord High Admiral (1660–1673). Honours include Knight of the Garter and Fellow of the Royal Society.
With a Wikipedia article in 89 languages, James II of England is No. 720 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 October 1633, London
- Died
- 5 September 1701, Saint-Germain-en-Laye (aged 67)
- Country
- Kingdom of Scotland
- Known as
- Politician, slave trader, sovereign
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 89
Did you know
Lived to 67.
Shares a birthday with Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hannah Arendt.
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
Has a Wikipedia article in 89 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1633–1685Duke of York
- 1660–1673Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
- 1660–1673Lord High Admiral
- 1685–1688Monarch of Scotland
- 1685–1688Monarch of England
- 1685–1688King of Ireland
- 1685–1688Lord High Admiral
- 1688–1701Jacobite pretender
- —Duke of Normandy
Connections
- FatherCharles I of England
- MotherHenrietta Maria of France
- SpouseAnne, Duchess of York
- SpouseMary of Modena
- SiblingHenrietta of England
- SiblingMary Henrietta, Princess Royal
- SiblingPrincess Elizabeth of England
- SiblingPrincess Anne of England
- SiblingCharles II of England
- SiblingHenry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester
- SiblingCharles James Stuart, Duke of Cornwall
- SiblingCatherine Stuart
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1642
- Fellow of the Royal Society
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