jan 1, 1688 - Glorious Revolution (Constitutional Monarchy)
Description:
William signed the Bill of Rights and became king, and England became a constitutional monarchy.The Glorious Revolution was an event in the history of England and Scotland in 1688.
The people of England and Scotland did not like the Catholic King James II because he would not let them vote or practice the religion of their choice.
They invited the Protestant William III of Orange to take over as king.
They let the old king escape, and he moved to France out of fear.
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Date:
jan 1, 1688
Now
~ 337 years ago