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QUEEN ANNE
1665 - 1714


Anne was queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 until 1714. She was the last ruler of the Stuart family.

Anne's father was King James II. Anne's mother was Anne Hyde.

In 1683, Anne married Prince George of Denmark.

Anne's best friend was Sarah Jennings, who married John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough.

Anne's predecessor was William III.

When Queen Anne dies in 1714, the House of Hanover begins to reign in England and a rebellion in favor of the Stuarts is put down.


See also Queen Anne's War.

 

 

 

 

 


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