The Glorious Revolution, also known as the Revolution of 1688, marked a significant turning point in English history when William III and Mary II peacefully took the throne from James II.
Key Events
- Parliament invited William of Orange and his wife Mary to take the throne
- James II fled to France in December 1688
- William and Mary were crowned as co-rulers in February 1689
Major Outcomes
The revolution resulted in several important changes:
- Establishment of the Bill of Rights (1689)
- Constitutional m (1 jan 1689 ano – 31 dez 1689 ano)