He was born in London in 1633 and given the title of the Duke of Albany a year later. In 1657, he joined the Spanish service in war against England. Three years later, he was made high admiral of the English navy, but resigned in another three years upon the Parliamentary pa
He was born in London in 1633 and given the title of the Duke of Albany a year later. In 1657, he joined the Spanish service in war against England. Three years later, he was made high admiral of the English navy, but resigned in another three years upon the Parliamentary passage of the Test Act. Immediately after his resignation, he married the Catholic Mary Beatrice of Modena. Upon his ascension to the throne, he embarked upon a series of trials known as the Bloody Assizes. FTP, name this English king who succeeded his brother Charles and was overthrown in 1688 by the Protestant William of Orange.
He was born in London in 1633 and given the title of the Duke of Albany a year later.
{James II}