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James IIs plan to escape England to France is thwarted
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James IIs plan to escape England to France is thwarted
James II and VII (1633-1701) - King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII discovered trying to escape England. As William of Orange and his army advanced slowly towards London, many of James supporters changed sides. Even senior generals in James army, like John Churchill, went over to William. At this point James sent his wife and son to France for safety. James soon decided to flee himself, but his boat was stopped by some fishermen in Kent (as shown here) and he was taken back to London.
1688
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This evocative image captures the moment in December 1688 when the plans of King James II and VII (1633-1701) to escape England and seek refuge in France were thwarted. With William of Orange and his army advancing towards London, James' supporters began to desert him in droves, even senior generals like John Churchill abandoned him. In a desperate bid for safety, James sent his wife and son to France, but soon decided to flee himself. As James attempted to board a fishing boat in Kent (as depicted in this print by Tom Gillmor from Mary Evans Prints Online), he was identified and captured by local fishermen. James, dressed in a heavy cloak and carrying a lantern and cudgel, is seen here being apprehended aboard the boat. The failure of this ruse marked the end of James' reign and began the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which ultimately led to the exile of the Stuart monarch and the ascension of William III and Mary II. The image, titled 'James II of England, attempting to escape from England in a fishing boat, December 1688,' is a poignant reminder of the political upheaval and uncertainty of the late 17th century in England. The print, which dates from the 1680s, offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in English history and the downfall of a king.
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