Definition

Proper noun: * Mary II: A historical figure who was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until her death in 1694. She ruled jointly with her husband, William III (William of Orange), following the Glorious Revolution. She was the eldest daughter of King James II.

Usage

• Mary II is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific monarch.
• It is typically used in historical, academic, and biographical contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Following the Glorious Revolution, Mary II and William III were proclaimed joint sovereigns.
  • The reign of Mary II was marked by the passage of the Bill of Rights in 1689.
  • Historians often study the partnership between Mary II and her husband, William.

Advanced Usage

• "The reign of Mary II": Refers to the period (1689-1694) during which she was queen.
  • The architecture from the reign of Mary II shows a distinct style.
• "Joint monarchy with William III": A phrase describing the unique constitutional arrangement of her rule.
  • The joint monarchy with William III established important parliamentary precedents.

Variants and Related Words

• William III (Proper noun): Her husband and co-ruler.
• James II (Proper noun): Her father, the king she succeeded.
• Glorious Revolution (Proper noun): The event that led to her ascension to the throne.
• Joint sovereignty (Noun phrase): The system of rule she participated in.

Synonyms

• Co-monarch (Noun): A ruler who shares power with another. (This describes her role, not a direct name substitute.)
• Queen regnant (Noun): A queen who reigns in her own right, as opposed to a queen consort.

Related Phrases

• To rule jointly with: The verb phrase describing her mode of governance.
  • She agreed to rule jointly with her husband.
• To succeed/to be succeeded by: Phrases used in the context of royal lineage and succession.
  • Mary II was succeeded by her sister, Anne, after William III's death.

Noun

1. Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; she was the eldest daughter of James II and ruled jointly with her husband William III (1662-1694)