Became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland in 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, or Kingdom of Ireland. Some of his subjects distrusted his religious policies and alleged despotism, leading a group of them to depose him in the Glorious Revolution. Ink signature, “James R,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a color portrait of James, to an overall size of 8 x 11. In fine condition, with a couple light creases. R&R COA.
