On June 10, 1688, Queen Mary of Modena gave birth to a boy. In little James Stuart, the Catholic King James II finally had the male heir he had so desperately sought.

James II., Adventures. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Skip to content Skip to site index ... PERHAPS the title of the volume, "The Adventures of King James II. of England," is a trifle misguiding.

On March 6, 1457, King James II declared a ban on both football (soccer to us unrefined Americans) and golf. A Scot banning golf. Can you imagine? Related: An unauthorized history of Phil ...

Charles II dies without legitimate heir and his brother James II, James VII of Scotland, becomes king. James' Catholicism causes fear and worry to English Protestants and Scottish Presbyterians alike.

Half-length, standing slightly to the left, James II of England (1633-1701) is seen in wig, lace cravat and armor. Oval format. Inscribed below: Jacobus II dus D. G. Aug. Sco. Fra et Hib Rex. G.

King James II’s portrait - painted in around 1660 by John Michael Wright - has been highlighted as part of GAC's re-appraisal, with online catalogue information stating: ...