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Mary II

Mary II

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Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland who ruled with her husband William III from 1689 to 1694
  • proper noun
: María II
  • Queen Mary II ruled England from 1689 to 1694.

Examples

  • As the eldest daughter of James II, Mary II played a crucial role in the history of England.

  • Mary II reigned jointly with William III after the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

  • Many historians credit Mary II with helping to secure Protestant succession in England.

  • The reign of Mary II marked significant changes in the British monarchy.

  • Did Mary II have any children?

  • Mary II ruled jointly with her husband, William III, during the late 17th century.

  • Many important decisions were made during Mary II's reign, impacting the future of the monarchy.

Synonyms

Mary II of England
vsMary II
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Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland who ruled with her husband William III from 1689 to 1694

omits the country name from the royal title

Surface Forms

Mary II main

Morphology

Mary + II

The Roman numeral II transparently signals 'the second', so a learner who knows 'Mary' and 'II' can infer this refers to 'Mary the Second' (a named person in a succession). However, the specific identity as the Queen of England/Scotland/Ireland and the historical details (reign dates) are encyclopedic knowledge not derivable from the constituents, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Mary II shows she was the second ruler named Mary. The II is a number that means 'two', so the name means 'Mary the second'.