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Glorious Revolution

England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1688Date range
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0Places

Chronological records

1688

William III of Orange1688

Government / Government of England

The Glorious Revolution removes James II and creates the political settlement under which William III of Orange and Mary will rule with a stronger parliamentary role.

Names involved

William III of Orange

Provenance

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