James II Throws Seal
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James II Throws Seal
James II throwing the Great Seal of England into the Thames, near Whitehall
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1688 Escape Escaping Glorious Revolution Seal Throwing Throws Whitehall
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James II Throws the Great Seal of England into the Thames: A Pivotal Moment in British History" This evocative image captures the dramatic moment when King James II of England (1633-1701) cast the Great Seal of England into the River Thames near Whitehall Palace on December 11, 1688. The event marked the culmination of the Glorious Revolution, which had begun with the arrival of the Dutch Prince William of Orange and his army in England in November of that year. James II, a Catholic monarch, had faced growing opposition from Protestant forces who feared the erosion of their religious freedoms under his rule. When James's wife, Mary of Modena, gave birth to a son, James Francis Edward, in June 1688, rumors of a Catholic uprising spread, prompting an invasion by Prince William. Faced with the prospect of defeat, James II fled London on December 11, 1688, and made his way to France. Before leaving, he reportedly threw the Great Seal of England into the Thames to prevent it from falling into the hands of his enemies. The seal, which bore the image of the king and was used to authenticate official documents, was a powerful symbol of the monarchy's authority. The image of James II throwing the Great Seal into the Thames is a potent reminder of the tumultuous events of the late 17th century in England. The Glorious Revolution ultimately led to the establishment of a new monarchy under William and Mary, and the signing of the Bill of Rights in 1689, which limited the power of the monarch and established the supremacy of Parliament. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history, one that continues to shape the country's political landscape to this day.
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