Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland, King of Scotland & James II of England & Ireland
Role range: 1685-1688
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
James VII Biography and Timeline
Follow James VII through 5 dated historical records for Scotland.
James VII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1685–1688Years on this page
1685
Rebellion of Rebels in Orkneys
Argyll lands in the Orkneys at the time Monmouth lands in England
Role range: 1685-1688
1687
Declaration of Indulgence
The Privy Council issue 2 indulgencies granting unlimited religious toleration
Role range: 1685-1688
1688
Exile of James VII
Goes into exile in France after William of Orange lands at Torbay
Role range: 1685-1688
Siege of Holyrood
Order is restored after James troops fire on the crowd. A mob fearing an Orange plot sack Holyrood Abbey
Role range: 1685-1688
Records, sources and methodology
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