The Glorious Revolution occurred in England in 1688 when King James II was overthrown and replaced by William of Orange and his wife Mary II. This event was largely bloodless and marked a significant shift in power from the monarchy to Parliament. It was driven by fears of a Catholic monarchy and the desire for a constitutional government. The revolution led to the establishment of the Bill of Rights in 1689, which limited the powers of the monarchy and affirmed the rights of Parliament. This set the stage for a constitutional monarchy in England, influencing future democratic developments in other countries.