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Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband, King William III and II, from 1689 until her death in 1694. She was also Princess of Orange following her marriage on 4 November 1677.
Jun 20, 2024 · Mary II (born April 30, 1662, London, England—died December 28, 1694, London) was the queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–94) and wife of King William III. As the daughter of King James II, she made it possible for her Dutch husband to become co-ruler of England after he overthrew James’s government.
Sep 12, 2022 · Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694) ruled jointly with her husband William III of England (r. 1689-1702) until her death from smallpox. While William suffered a xenophobic reaction to his rule, Mary represented the continuity of the Royal House of Stuart and was much more popular with the people than her Dutch husband.
Jul 5, 2022 · Queen Mary II of England was born on 30 April 1662, at St James’ Palace, London, the first-born daughter of James, Duke of York, and his first wife, Anne Hyde.
William III (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II (r. 1689-1694) In 1689 Parliament declared that James had abdicated by deserting his kingdom. William (reigned 1689-1702) and Mary (reigned 1689-94) were offered the throne as joint monarchs.
Mary II © The daughter of James II, Mary and her husband William of Orange became co-rulers of England after the 'Glorious Revolution'. Mary was born on 30 April 1662, the eldest daughter of ...
Mary was a passionate collector of Dutch Delftware, and oriental porcelain. An inventory of Kensington Palace, taken in 1697, records 787 pieces of porcelain arranged through the nine rooms of her apartments there.
