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A Long and Illustrious History

Charles II's Roman Catholic brother, who became king in 1685, was known as what?

AWilliam III
BGeorge I
CJames II
DCharles III

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is James II.

When Charles II died in 1685, his Roman Catholic brother James became King James II of England, Wales and Ireland (and James VII of Scotland).

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