History
The Glorious Revolution & Bill of Rights
In 1688 William of Orange took the throne in what became known as the Glorious Revolution. The Bill of Rights in 1689 confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the power of the monarch, creating a constitutional monarchy.
Key facts
- ◆ The Glorious Revolution took place in 1688.
- ◆ The Bill of Rights followed in 1689.
- ◆ It established that the monarch could not rule without Parliament.
- ◆ It marked the beginning of constitutional monarchy in Britain.