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What happened when the Stuarts ruled the English throne?
The overall outcome was threefold: the trial and execution of Charles I (1649); the exile of his son, Charles II (1651); and the replacement of English monarchy with, at first, the Commonwealth of England (1649–1653) and then the Protectorate under the personal rule of Oliver Cromwell (1653–1658).
What did James II do for England?
James II (1633-1701) was king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688. Britain’s last Stuart and last Catholic monarch, he granted religious minorities the right to worship. He was deposed by the Glorious Revolution.
What happened in the Stuart era?
The Stuart dynasty reigned in England and Scotland from 1603 to 1714, a period which saw a flourishing Court culture but also much upheaval and instability, of plague, fire and war. It was an age of intense religious debate and radical politics.
How did King James support the arts?
Responding to his subjects’ pent-up demands for patronage, he dispensed gifts, honors, titles, and positions within the church and state. The artistic efforts James supported were almost single-handedly responsible for the art collecting that came into vogue after 1604.
Who was the next King of England after Charles II?
Having no legitimate children, Charles was succeeded by his brother James, who reigned in England and Ireland as James II, and in Scotland as James VII. There was little initial opposition to his accession, and there were widespread reports of public rejoicing at the orderly succession.
When did William and Mary become joint monarchs?
In February 1689, parliament declared that James’s flight constituted an abdication and William and Mary were crowned joint monarchs. In March 1689, James landed in Ireland where, with French support, he raised an army.
Who was the King of England during the Stuart dynasty?
Charles I was beheaded by the English Parliament in 1649; his son Charles II was a weak and unambitious king who died in his bed; James II fled England fearing for his own life and abandoned his kingdom and throne. All in all, the Stuarts could well be called a most unsuccessful dynasty!
Who was replaced by James II in the Glorious Revolution?
He was deposed in the Glorious Revolution (1688–89) and replaced by William III and Mary II. That revolution, engendered by James’s Roman Catholicism, permanently established Parliament as the ruling power of England. James II was the second surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. He was formally created duke of York in January 1644.