James II of England | Vibepedia

James II of England, also known as James VII of Scotland, was the last Catholic king to rule England, Scotland, and Ireland. He ascended to the throne in 1685, following the death of his brother, Charles II. James II's reign was marked by controversy, particularly with regards to his Catholicism and his attempts to promote Catholicism in England. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw James II overthrown and replaced by his daughter Mary II and her husband William III, who ruled as co-monarchs. James II's legacy is complex, with some viewing him as a champion of Catholic rights and others seeing him as a threat to the Protestant establishment. His influence can still be seen in the modern-day British monarchy, with the Act of Settlement of 1701, which ensured that the throne would pass to Protestant heirs, still in effect today. The controversy surrounding James II's reign has been the subject of much debate among historians, with some arguing that he was a victim of circumstance and others seeing him as a power-hungry monarch who sought to impose his will on the English people.