James ii by peter lely

James II

  • Birth

  • Order of the Garter

    Order of the Garter
  • Confinement at St James's Palace

    Confinement at St James's Palace
  • Commander of the Royal Navy from 1660 to 1673

    Commander of the Royal Navy from 1660 to 1673
  • Marriage to Anne Hyde

    Marriage to Anne Hyde
  • Mary is born

    Mary is born
  • In charge of the American territory between Delaware and Connecticut rivers

    In charge of the American territory between Delaware and Connecticut rivers
  • Anne is born

    Anne is born
  • His wife passes away

    His wife passes away
  • James comes out as a Catholic

    James comes out as a Catholic
  • Marriage to Mary of Modena

    Marriage to Mary of Modena
  • Rebellion led by Duke of Monmouth

    Rebellion led by Duke of Monmouth
  • Parliament is prorogued never to be summoned again in his reign

    Parliament is prorogued never to be summoned again in his reign
  • Accession to the throne

    Accession to the throne
  • Court of King's Bench gives recognition to James's actions

    Court of King's Bench gives recognition to James's actions
  • Creation of commission for ecclesiastical causes to tame the Anglican Church

  • Declaration of Indulgence

    Declaration of Indulgence
  • Re issue of Declaration of Indulgence

    Re issue of Declaration of Indulgence
  • An heir is born

    An heir is born
  • William of Orange lands in Brixham

    William of Orange lands in Brixham
  • James II goes into exile

    James II goes into exile
  • Convention Parliament installs Mary and William as joint monarchs

    Convention Parliament installs Mary and William as joint monarchs
  • James II lands in Ireland

    James II lands in Ireland
  • Battle of the Boyne

    Battle of the Boyne