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Glorious Revolution
(redirected from English Revolution of 1688)

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Glorious Revolution
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(Historical Terms) the events of 1688-89 in England that resulted in the ousting of James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs Also called Bloodless Revolution
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Noun1.Glorious Revolution - the revolution against James IIGlorious Revolution - the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689)
Bloodless Revolution, English Revolution
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The English revolution of 1688 ended the divine right of kings and established the supremacy of Parliament over the executive.
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