Definition: Meaning of, James II, King in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ dʒeɪmz aɪ-aɪ kɪŋ /
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(1633-1704) the king of England from 1685 until 1688, when he was forced to give up his position because he had become a Catholic. In 1690 he tried to get back power from the new British king, William III, but he was defeated at the Battle of the BOYNE in Ireland.