William III of Orange6 February 1689
The Convention resolves that James II has abdicated, clearing the constitutional path for William III of Orange and Mary to receive the crown.
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The Convention resolves that James II has abdicated, clearing the constitutional path for William III of Orange and Mary to receive the crown.
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