James II

Type Figure Region England Time 1633–1701 Also known as Duke of York

King of England and Scotland (1685–1688), brother of Charles II, who served in French and Spanish armies during exile, became Duke of York after the …

Timeline

1652–1659Paris · Île-de-FranceAfter Charles II's defeat James fled to France, served as an officer in the French army from 1652, and from 1656 joined the Spanish and English forces, gaining military experience and maintaining the royal family's overseas connections.
1660London · Greater LondonIn 1660 he returned to England with his brother Charles II, was created Duke of York and joined the Privy Council, becoming a core member of the restored royal family and a key figure in naval affairs.

Sources

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: James II (2004) https://www.oxforddnb.com/
Britannica: James II king of Great Britain and Ireland https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-II-king-of-England