The Glorious Revolution was when William of Orange took the English throne from James II in 1688. The event brought a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution. The new co-monarchy of King William III and Queen Mary II
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Her immediate successor was King Edward, who was her oldest son and thus the Crown Prince. Edward was a popular monarch and much addicted to cigars- a well known brand bears his name to this day. Edward was crowned in l902. The Hotel Edwards in Hoboken, a still-extant hostelry, is believed to date to this time, perhaps indirectly named in His Honor.
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution overthrew King James II and brought King William III to the throne of England. James II
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was primarily a victory for the people of England. The revolution was between the King and Parliament (the representatives of the people).
As a result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688, King William III became king alongside Queen Mary II upon the abdication of King James II, Mary II's Catholic father.
As a result of the glorious revolution, king William III of Orange-Nassau was crowned as William III of England, after Dutch fleet and army invaded England . This invasion was supported by some English parliamentarians, to overthrow king James II of England.