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The death of King Charles II brought to the throne his brother, the Duke of York (sole surviving child of Charles I and Henrietta Maria) as King James II. How old was he on his accession? |
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On what date were James II and Queen Mary Beatrice crowned? |
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James, however, soon provoked a storm of protest when he announced his intention to repeal the _____ Act. |
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In the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange was upset by her husband's affair with one of her ladies-in-waiting. What was her name? |
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Indulgence, issued by James in April 1687? |
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King James's long-coveted son was born on 10 June 1688. What was his full name? |
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How many lords signed a letter to William of Orange, begging him to come to England to save it from Catholicism? |
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On what date did King James II flee England? |
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Where in Ireland did James II land in March 1689 with a view to reclaiming the throne? |
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In June 1692, Mary Beatrice gave birth to her last child, what was this child's name? |
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What was the cause of Mary II's falling out with her sister Anne in 1693? |
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How did Queen Mary II die? |
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Another result of Mary's death was the restoration of John Churchill in the royal good books. To what position was he appointed in 1698? |
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1701 and 1702 saw two deaths in the royal family. Who died? |
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Did Queen Anne wear mourning for her first meeting with parliament? |
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