Divine-Right+Monarchy

The **divine right monarchy** is a system, which adheres to the statement that monarchs (namely kings) are God's appointed representatives on earth. Thus, heriditary rights cannot be disputed or forfeited, monarchs believe that their actions are divine inspired, and attempts of rebellion are in a sense going against the will of God. King James I was a supporter of this theory and was carried on by his son Charles I. This was cancelled with the Glorious Revolution in 1688 when James II was replaced by an aristocratic coup led by William of Orange.

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