Glorious Revolution


Definition: Meaning of, Glorious Revolution in English to English dictionary.

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  1. 1688-1689 the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland
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  • Glorious Revolution, the
    1. the time in British history (1688-89) when King James II was removed from power, and his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange became joint rulers. It was also called the Bloodless Revolution .
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