The influential leader during the Glorious Revolution in England was William of Orange, also known as William III. He was invited to invade England in 1688 by a group of Protestant nobles concerned about the Catholic King James II’s policies and the potential for a Catholic dynasty. William’s successful invasion resulted in James II fleeing to France, leading to William and his wife, Mary, being crowned co-monarchs. This revolution represented a pivotal shift in power, establishing parliamentary sovereignty and ensuring Protestant rule in England. The resulting Bill of Rights in 1689 laid the foundation for the constitutional monarchy that exists today.