Mary II


noun
  1. 1662–94, queen of England 1689–94: joint ruler with her husband William III (daughter of James II).

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  • The coronation chair at the extreme east end of the chapel was made for Mary II., a queen regnant in her own right.

    Westminster Abbey | Mrs. A. Murray Smith

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Mary II

noun
  1. 1662–94, queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–94), ruling jointly with her husband William III. They were offered the crown by parliament, which objected to the arbitrary rule of her father James II

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