The Glorious Revolution has always bored me, until I eventually found out what it actually entailed.Here it is in spectacular simplicity....
King James VII was crowned King of Great Britain in 1685, taking over from his childless brother, Charles II.
King James VII was crowned King of Great Britain in 1685, taking over from his childless brother, Charles II.
He was a catholic, and therefore went against the majority of the actual populace, who were 80% protestant.
He made few friends in his 3 years in power, but rode roughshod over the government, parliament and army/navy, by appointing catholics over protestants in all high posts.
In 1688, he committed the ultimate blunder; by having a son (catholic, of course) in dubious circumstances. The protestants got so pissed off about the whole thing, they "invited" an invasion force from Holland, which contained James', sister's husband; William of Orange.
Having already pissed off the armies and navy, they were allowed to pass "un-bloodied".
Hence; "Glorious Revolution".
James was Britain's last Catholic monarch, and spent his days in exile in the court of King Louis of France, dreaming of ways to get back on the throne.
(Not a bad job, but someone had to do it)
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