text: James II & VII ( 14 October 1633 -- 16 September 1701 ) was King of England and King of Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII , from 6 February 1685 .
simplified: James II of England\/VII of Scotland ( 14 October 1633-16 September 1701 ) became King of Scots , King of England , and King of Ireland on 6 February 1685 , and Duke of Normandy on 31 December 1660 .