King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 (1633–1701). James II of England was born on 14 October 1633 in what is now the United Kingdom. James II of England is remembered as a politician, slave trader and sovereign, a citizen of the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England. Positions held included Monarch of Scotland and Monarch of England.
Before and after
- 24 October 1632Birth of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- 16 November 1632Battle of Lützen
- 24 November 1632Birth of Benedictus de Spinoza
- from 1633 to 1634Polish–Ottoman War of 1633–34
- 14 October 1633Birth of James II of England
- 1634Founding of Braintree
- 1634Founding of Attleboro
- from 1634 to 1637Tulip mania
- 1634Founding of Waltham
More in Wars, politics & history
- 13 April 1598Edict of Nantes
- from 1618 to 1648Thirty Years' War
- from 1642 to 1651English Civil War
- 24 October 1648Peace of Westphalia
- from March 1701 to September 1714War of the Spanish Succession
- from 17 May 1756 to 15 February 1763Seven Years' War
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 17th century.