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The ‘glorious’ reign of William and Mary

by Dr Estelle Paranque

The ‘glorious’ reign of William and Mary

by Dr Estelle Paranque

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The ‘Glorious Revolution’ that took place during 1688 and 1689 was embedded in the religious struggle of the time between Catholics and Protestants, when the Catholic King James II was forced to abdicate in favour of his Anglican eldest daughter, Mary II, and her husband, William, Prince of Orange. During their joint, five-year reign, society underwent significant and long-lasting changes, which shaped the course of British history. However, William and Mary are often overlooked by historians and the public.


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