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National Portrait Gallery, London Despite his Catholicism, James became king in 1685 with widespread support, as demonstrated by the rapid defeat of the and ; less than four years later, he was forced into exile.

All Rights Reserved The concept of painting with diamonds appears to have originated in Asia but swiftly spread to Europe and now it is quite a popular cheap craft in Russia.

The English Parliament held that James 'abandoned' his throne; the Convention argued that he 'forfeited' it by his actions, as listed in the Articles of Grievances.