James II


Definition: Meaning of, James II in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dʒeɪmz aɪ-aɪ /

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  1. 1633-1701 the last Stuart to be king of England and Ireland and Scotland; overthrown in 1688
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  • James II, King
    1. (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.
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