Mary II

Mary II was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until her death in 1694, ruling jointly with her husband, William III. She was the daughter of King James II and played a key role in the Glorious Revolution, which peacefully replaced her father’s Catholic rule with a constitutional monarchy emphasizing parliamentary power. Her reign helped establish limits on royal authority and secured Protestant dominance in Britain. Mary’s leadership was marked by political stability, and she is remembered as a significant figure in transitioning Britain toward a constitutional system that balances monarchy and parliamentary governance.