Final answer:
James II was deposed during the Glorious Revolution and replaced by William III and Mary II, leading to his exile in France.
Step-by-step explanation:
James II of England was deposed by William of Orange (William III) and his wife Mary (Mary II) in what came to be known as the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The desire to prevent a Catholic absolute monarchy under James, who had been practicing intolerant forms of Roman Catholicism and seemed inclined to centralize power around the throne, was the driving force behind this revolution.
The concern among Protestants grew particularly after the birth of a Catholic heir, which threatened the Protestant line of succession. Ultimately, James II did not abdicate the throne; rather, he was forcefully deposed and subsequently fled to France, where he lived in exile under the protection of his cousin, Louis XIV.