James II of England

James II of England, who reigned from 1685 to 1688, was a king known for his strong Catholic beliefs during a largely Protestant country. His attempts to promote Catholicism and assert royal authority alarmed many of his subjects and officials. This led to a political crisis, culminating in the Glorious Revolution, when he was overthrown and replaced by William and Mary. James’s reign highlighted tensions between different religious groups and the limits of royal power, shaping the future of constitutional monarchy in England.