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Death of Queen Mary II

When
1694
Where
London
Episodes
1

Queen Mary II of England, Scotland, and Ireland died of smallpox on 28 December 1694 at age 32. Her death left King William III as sole ruler until his own death in 1702, after which Mary's sister Anne succeeded to the throne.

Episodes

  1. 28 December 1694 · LondonDeath from Smallpox

    Mary II contracted smallpox in late 1694 and died on 28 December 1694 at age 32.

Background and detail

Illness and Death. In late 1694, Mary contracted smallpox. This illness proved fatal, and she died on 28 December 1694 at the age of 32. Her early death ended her joint reign and altered the succession dynamics of the British monarchy.

People involved

  • Mary II · Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland
  • William III · King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
  • Anne · Sister of Mary II and subsequent Queen

Sources

  1. Mary II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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